Trader's Dispatch - July 2023

JULY 2023

Vol. XXIV No. 6 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising @ tradersdispatch.com

NDSU Beef Production Field Day

Cattle profitability, antibiotic use for cattle and composting for disease control are a few topics scheduled for the beef production field tour July 18 at North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC).

The beef production tour is one of several tours offered during the field day. Other tours are agronomy, northern hardy fruit and organic/sustainable agriculture. The afternoon session will focus on agriculture technology, farm safety, and sustainable fruits and local foods.

The center’s 64th annual field day begins at 9 a.m. with registration, coffee and a welcome. The beef tour will depart at 9:30 and continue until noon with lunch provided.

Topics and speakers for this year’s beef production program are: Feeding your calves to finish, results of the 2022 North Dakota Angus University and the 2022-23 Dakota Feeder Calf Show Feedouts – Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist, CREC CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

June 28 - July 12, Booker Auction Co., Cascade Farms Inc Retirement, Online................................................................................................................ A2 June 30 - July 20, Smeltzer Auctions & Real Estate, Blue Sky Farms Equipment Reduction, Online......................................................................................... A4 July 12 - 27, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Johnson Livestock, Gary & Dennis Johnson, Online............................................................................... A3 July 22, RK Statewide Auctions, Quick Ranch LLC Farm & Ranch, CIrcle, MT.. ...................................................................................................................... A5 July 26 - Aug 2, Big Mountain Auction, August Farm, Construction & Dairy Auction, Online........................................................................................... A12 Aug 5, Flying D Auction, Jim Hawkins Inventory Reduction, Cut Bank MT....A25 Aug 5, Yoder Auction, Yoder Consignment, Roundup MT............................ A26 Aug 12, Burow’s Auction Service, Russ Vergael Estate, Great Falls MT..... A26 Aug 26, Weaver Auctions, Fall Farm & Ranch Consignment, Drummond MT.... .................................................................................................................... A28 Sept 16, Weaver Auctions, Billy Willis & Guest Consignor, Potomac MT...... B4

OTHER DATED

July 29, Carbon County 4-H/FFA Sale, Red Lodge MT................................... A2 August 18, Lone Tree Gun Shop, Sidney, MT................................................ A24

PRIVATE TREATY

McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT....................................................... A28

NARC field day

The Northwestern Ag Research Center hosts its annual Field Day on July 13, 2023 from 11 am to 3 pm at 4570 MT Hwy 35 in Creston, MT. The event features field tours of the following topics: Seeding spring wheat by population: Dr. Jessica Torrion - MSU Northwestern Ag. Research Center Downy brome and fusarium competitive interactions with winter wheat: Dr. Fabian Menalled/Laura Berrios-Ortiz MSU Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Perennial forages and nitrogen management: Dr. Hayes Goosey/Amanda Grube - MSU Dept. of Animal and Range Sciences Winter canola planting date: Dr. Jessica Torrion - MSU Northwestern Ag Research Center Winter barley forages and new releases: Joseph Jensen MSU Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Seeding pea by population: Dr. Pat Carr - MSU Central Ag Research Center RSVP is required by July 6, 2023 but call to see if you can attend. Contact NWARC at (406) 755-4303 or email charlene.kazmier@montana.edu.

Valier Elementary students had lots of questions for the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks personnel about the stocking of walleye fingerlings into Lake Frances near Valier, Montana. Photo courtesy of Thedis Crowe.

MSU Extension and MDA join new USDA regional food business center partnership

Montana State University Extension and the Montana Department of Agriculture were recently announced as partners in a $30 million U.S. Department of Agriculture effort to establish a regional center to create opportunities for food producers and increase food security.

Co-led by Colorado State University and Oregon State University, the new Northwest and Rocky Mountain Food Business Center is part of a larger effort nationwide, for which the USDA announced $400 million in funding last September.

“This funding represents a great opportunity to both identify and fill gaps that need attention while leveraging the strengths that exist within Montana’s food supply chains,” said Andy Fjeseth, bureau chief of the state of Montana’s Agricultural Finance, Trade and Development Bureau.

In total, the USDA will establish 12 regional food business centers to serve all areas of the country.

“Montana is lucky to have a robust technical assistance network within this space. I am excited to see how this funding can establish new partnerships and help move our food and ag industries forward,” Fjeseth said.

The Northwest and Rocky Mountain Food Business Center will support farm, ranch and food businesses, as well as broader food supply chain enterprises, through: Technical assistance programs, curricula and one-on-one business support.

Direct investments in projects and professional development for regional food system leaders and innovators.

Coordination via strategic sharing of resources and coordinated action across the region, and between USDA and regional stakeholders.

“We are incredibly excited for this project to get underway,” said Tommy Bass, MSU Extension livestock environment associate specialist. “Working with the Montana Department of Agriculture, USDA, local food NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and regional land-grant colleagues, I know we can make a significant impact to food supply chains across the region.”

The Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center will work with partners to target investments in communities across the region. It will focus on four areas: resilient animal protein supply chains; food entrepreneurs seeking to scale CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

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Carbon County 4-H / FFA Sale

LIVE: Saturday, July 29 - 1:00 pm Lunch: 11:00 am Red Lodge Fairgrounds See our Facebook page for updates “Carbon County Montana Fair”

If a buyer can’t make it we have proxy bidding available Just contact the extension office at 406-962-3522 to set it up.

Indoor (craft) projects will also be for sale Support our local kids and all their hard work and fill you freezer with locally raised and processed meat.

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USDA regional food business center partnership CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

up; farms leveraging opportunities aligned with emerging climate-resilient markets; and right-sized infrastructure and investment.

The center will also serve as the hub for regional smalland mid-tier food and farm business development initiatives, supporting resilience across multiple industry sectors and creating a regional collaborative network. The center will also provide timely and relevant data and analysis for market access and development and serve as a gateway and navigator for USDA programs and funding as well as other third-party funding sources.

More information about the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Food Business Development Center can be found at NWRockyMountainRegionalFoodBusiness.com

NDSU Beef Production Field Day CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Drugs to use in cattle: No OTC antibiotics – Gerald Stokka, Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist, NDSU Department of Animal Science, Fargo Cow-calf profitability in North Dakota – Jason Fewell, instructor, North Dakota Farm Business Management, Lake Region State College Integrated crops and livestock project – Miranda Meehan, Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist, and Josh Wianecki, graduate student, NDSU Department of Animal Sciences, Fargo Composting for disease control and highly pathogenic avian influenza – Mary Keena, livestock environmental management specialist, CREC Is corn silage expensive? – James Rogers, Extension forage specialist, North Central Research Extension Center, Minot All-terrain vehicles and cattle: Be careful! – Angie Johnson, farm and ranch safety coordinator, NDSU Extension, Fargo The CREC is 3.5 miles north of Carrington on U.S. Highway 281.

Cowboy Wisdom

You can cover it with sugar and bake it in the overn, but a cowpie is still manure. – Texas Bix Bender If you get to thinking you’re a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around. – Will Rogers Never fry bacon in the nude. – H. Peter Miner A cowboy is a man who requires the help of a horse to outsmart a cow. – Peter Darbo

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JULY 2023 — Vol. XXIV No. 6 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

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Seeding forage into stubble

By Todd Whitney, UNL Wheat and rye stubble can be an excellent seedbed to plant forages using NoTill if moisture is available. Despite drought lowering small grain yields, recent rains may provide opportunity for those needing additional forage this year with summer annuals seeding.

Moisture will be the key to successfully seed forages into stubble. Remember that bright wheat straw can reflect heat and increase surface evaporation. Therefore, drill the forage seeds while surface moisture is available; and establish forage canopy as soon as possible following grain harvest to lower soil surface temperatures and transfer moisture into the new plants.

Spotty stands often result from topsoil drying out rapidly after wheat has been combined. Surface soil drying may not be as critical if irrigation is available; but dry soils can wreak havoc on rainfed stand establishment.

Where adequate rainfall has occurred, seed germinating moisture may still be present near the soil surface during the combine harvest.

Again, planting without delay following field harvest; increases probability for summer annual forage establishment success. The most popular summer annual forages used in Nebraska include: Forage Sorghums like Mega Green & Pacesetter; Sorghum-Sudangrass like 1st Choice BMR; Sudangrass; and Hybrid Sudangrass. Pearl millet and Foxtail millet offer good drought tolerance and reduced prussic acid; but these forages also have less tonnage production potential.

Overall, NoTill planting of forage cover crops and summer annual forages can conserve soil moisture; reduce erosion; suppress weed growth; and lower tillage expenses.

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BLUE SKY FARMS EQUIPMENT REDUCTION ONLINE AUCTION – GLENDIVE, MT

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CLEAR30 offers longer term options for CRP

Agricultural producers and landowners with certain expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts can receive additional rental incentives and extend that land’s role in conservation for another 30 years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the signup period for its Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers enrollment (CLEAR30) now through July 31, 2023. CLEAR30 is a part of the CLEAR initiative, which prioritizes water quality practices as a part of Continuous CRP enrollment, and is one of several CRP enrollment opportunities. CLEAR30 allows producers and landowners enrolling certain water quality practices to enroll in 30-year contracts, extending the lifespan and strengthening the benefits of important water quality practices on their land. Like other CRP enrollments, CLEAR30 is a voluntary, incentive-based conservation opportunity offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).

“The foundational value of CLEAR30 enrollment is right there in its name: Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers—there is nothing more essential to all things on the planet, including agriculture, than clean water,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “CRP is one of the world’s largest voluntary conservation programs, and our CLEAR initiative and CLEAR30 enrollment gives our producers and landowners a great option to continue their conservation practices well into the future.”

Cropland and certain pastureland that is currently enrolled in Continuous CRP or the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and is also dedicated to an eligible water quality practice, such as the establishment of riparian buffers, contour strips, or grass waterways, may be eligible for CLEAR30 if their contracts are expiring by September 30, 2023.

CLEAR30 contracts will be effective beginning October 1, 2023. These long-term contracts ensure that conservation practices remain in place for 30 years, which improves water quality by reducing sediment and nutrient runoff and helping prevent algal blooms. Conservation in riparian areas also provides important carbon sequestration benefits. Traditional CRP contracts run from 10 to 15 years.

About CLEAR30 CLEAR30 enrollment was established in the 2018 Farm Bill to better address water quality concerns. Originally, CLEAR30 was only available in the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay watersheds; in 2021, FSA made CLEAR30 available to agricultural producers and landowners nationwide, and participation grew nearly seven-fold from 2020 to 2021.

Annual rental payments for landowners who enroll in CLEAR30 will be equal to the current Continuous CRP annual payment rate plus a 20 percent water quality incentive payment and an annual rental rate adjustment of 27.5 percent.

How to Sign Up To sign up for CLEAR30, landowners and producers should contact their local USDA Service Center by July 31, 2023. Contact information can be found at farmers.gov/ service-locator. Additionally, fact sheets and other resources are available at fsa.usda.gov/crp.

About Continuous CRP CLEAR30 is one of several enrollment opportunities with Continuous CRP, giving producers and landowners the opportunity to enroll in CRP throughout the year without specific signup periods. Through the overall CLEAR initiative in Continuous CRP, USDA prioritizes water quality practices to reduce sediment and nutrient loadings and to foster clean lakes, estuaries, and rivers.

Offers are automatically accepted provided the producer and land meet the eligibility requirements and the enrollment levels do not exceed the statutory cap.

Continuous CRP offers conservation benefits similar to others, like General and Grassland CRP, but also offers unique flexibility and several program choices, which in addition to CLEAR30, include: State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE): The initiative restores vital habitat in order to meet high-priority state wildlife conservation goals.

Highly Erodible Lands Initiative (HELI): Producers and landowners can enroll in CRP to establish long-term cover on highly erodible cropland.

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP): Working with conservation partners, CREP leverages federal and non-federal funds to target specific State, regional, or nationally significant conservation concerns.

Farmable Wetlands Program: Producers and landowners can enroll land in CRP to restore previously farmed wetlands CONTINUED ON PAGE A8

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Study reviews farmer irrigation scheduling tendencies in dry years

By Steve Melvin - Extension Educator Irrigated Cropping Systems, UNL

A review of soil water data logs from farmers in the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District indicates irrigators tend to overwater more in wetter years than dry ones. On very dry years like 2022, many farmers apply about the right amount of water. However, some still over irrigate, and some tend to under-irrigate.

The tendency should not be a surprise, because humans are creatures of habit. We get out of bed every day on the same side, we sit at the same place at the table for breakfast, etc. Farmers are no different — they tend to plant about the same number of seeds per acre each year, they apply about the same amounts of fertilizer each year, they plant the rows the same direction, etc.

Well, you get the point, and without any compelling reasons, why make changes, right? However, irrigation scheduling should be an exception to this approach because the rainfall amounts and their timings are different each year.

The amount of irrigation applied last year or the year before may have very little to do with the amount needed this year. The long-term average of irrigation application depth and timing is relatively meaningless for the decisions producers need to make on any given day in the current growing season. However, without any additional data, all an irrigator can do is put on about the same amount of water as in the past and make slight adjustments if the weather is dry or wet.

To illustrate this, let’s look at some data from the Upper Big Blue NRD. The NRD requires growers in six areas that have an increased median nitrate-nitrogen level in the groundwater, to use soil water monitoring equipment in one irrigated field and report the data collected annually. Most of the producers impacted by this rule use Watermark sensors that measure soil matric potential; thus, this study has largely focused on Watermark data for easy comparison. The soils in the NRD are mostly a silt loam or similar soil texture, making the field-to-field data comparable as well.

The assumption was made that the farmers using Watermark sensors would represent all irrigators in the area.

To protect privacy, the NRD removes names from the information prior to group analysis; therefore, the location for each field is an unspecified area in the Upper Big Blue NRD. The Analysis The analysis focused on dividing the fields into one of six categories based on the soil water levels in the heart of the season (July and August) and on Sept. 15. The six categories were developed based on the readings from the Watermark sensors. The sensors generate data reported in centibars and have a range from 0 (wet) to 240 (dryer) centibars (cb). Centibar is a unit of measure that refers to the force required by the plant to pull the water out of the soil and into the plant. Typically, installations use a set of three sensors, with one sensor installed at

six to 12 inches, one at 18-24 inches, and one at 30-36 inches. The categories are as follows: Good — At least one sensor out of the three depths drier than 70 cb early and one sensor drier than 70 cb on 9/15.

Fair — At least one sensor drier than 70 cb early and one sensor drier than 30 cb on 9/15.

Wet Late — At least one sensor drier than 70 cb early but no sensor drier than 30 cb on 9/15.

Wet Early — No sensor drier than 70 cb early, but one sensor drier than 30 cb on 9/15.

Wet All Season — Both sensors measuring the second and third foot not drier than 70 cb all year, but one sensor between 30 to 70 cb on Sept. 15.

Very Wet All Season — Both sensors measuring second and third foot not drier than 70 cb all year and no sensor drier than 30 cb on Sept. 15.

These six categories were determined because the soil water level where deep percolation losses of water and nutrients slows to a low rate in a silt loam soil is about 70 cb; thus, it is recommended to keep at least one of the sensors in the second or third foot in this range or dryer. Yield losses would not be expected until all the sensors were approaching 140 cb, making the 70 cb level very achievable without any chance of causing yield loss. Field capacity in a silt loam is about 30 cb, so the goal is not to refill the soil above this level with irrigation in the second or third foot.

The top foot will go above field capacity (30cb) after every irrigation or heavy rain.

However, if the second foot gets above 30 cb, it would indicate that over-irrigation is occurring. The data in the chart indicated that the field was this dry on a given day and not how many days the soil was drier than 70 cb. The 70 cb level is equal to about 70% of plant available water (PAW) and stress should not start until below 50% of PAW during the summer and 40% in late August and September. Soil types such as those with high sand or clay content would require different levels other than 30 and 70 cb.

The analysis found that all the fields in 2017, ‘18 and ‘19 were irrigated to a level preventing water stress all season, however 15% to 20% of the fields may have been underwatered late into the season just a little bit (it may or may not have affected the yield) late in the season in the dry years of 2020, ’21 and ‘22.

In general, about one-third of the irrigators in the study on the normal to wet years are doing a good job of applying the correct amount of water to minimize deep percolation of water and nutrients and save pumping costs while producing top yields.

The other two-thirds could have saved money and water without lowering yield.

In fact, about one-third could have saved a lot! On the other hand, about 60% to 80% are doing a good job during the dry years as shown in Table 1.

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Help to organic dairy producers to cover increased costs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry.

Specifically, under the ODMAP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is making $104 million available to organic dairy operations to assist with projected marketing costs in 2023, calculated using their marketing costs in 2022.

“Montana organic dairy producers have faced significant and unique increases in their marketing costs, compounded by increases in feed and transportation costs and the limited availability of organic grain and forage commodities,” said Maureen Wicks, FSA Montana State Executive Director.

“Without assistance, many organic dairies, particularly small organic dairies, will cease production, which not only impacts the domestic supply and consumption of organic milk but also the well-being of many rural communities across the country. This program will keep Montana small organic dairies in operation as they continue to weather a combination of challenges outside of their control.”

Montana FSA offices began accepting applications for ODMAP on May 24, 2023. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep.

How ODMAP Works FSA is providing financial assistance for a producer’s projected marketing costs in 2023 based on their 2022 costs.

ODMAP provides a one-time cost-share payment based on marketing costs on pounds of organic milk marketed in the 2022 calendar year.

ODMAP provides financial assistance that will immediately support certified organic dairy operations during 2023 keeping organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions.

How to Apply Montana FSA offices are accepting applications from May 24 to July 24, 2023. To apply, producers should contact FSA at their local USDA Service Center. To complete the ODMAP application, producers must certify to pounds of 2022 milk production, how documentation of their organic certification, and submit a completed application form.

Organic dairy operations are required to provide their USDA certification of organic status confirming operation as an organic dairy in 2023 and 2022 along with the certification of 2022 milk production in hundredweight.

ODMAP complements other assistance available to dairy producers, including Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental DMC, with more than $300 million in benefits paid for the 2023 program year to date. Learn more on the FSA Dairy Programs webpage.

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Summer temperatures will warm grain, which could lead to insect infestations and mold growth.

“The goal for summer storage should be to keep the grain as cool as possible to extend the storage life and limit insect activity,” says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer.

Insect reproduction is reduced at temperatures below about 60 F. Hellevang recommends ventilating the top of the bin to remove the solar heat gain which will warm the grain. Hot air under the bin roof will heat several feet of grain at the top of the bin to temperatures conducive to mold growth and insect infestations. Provide air inlets near the bin roof eave and an outlet near the peak to exhaust the hot air at the top of the bin. It’s much like venting an attic; the heated air rises and is exhausted at the peak. A ventilation fan to exhaust the hot air is another option. Provide air inlets because the fan cannot exhaust air if an air inlet does not exist.

Hellevang recommends periodically running grain aeration fans to keep the grain temperature cool as possible. Night air temperatures on average are near or below 60 degrees during the summer. Running the aeration fan for a few hours to push air up through the cool stored grain will cool grain near the top. Pick a cool early morning about every three weeks when temperatures are below 60 degree to run the aeration fan, and only run the fan a few hours to minimize heating grain at the bottom of the bin.

Cover the fan when it is not operating to prevent warm air from blowing into the bin and heating the stored grain.

If the wind blows primarily during the daytime, the grain will be warmed to the daily maximum temperature. Also, warm air is drawn into the bin due to a chimney effect if the fan opening is not covered. The chimney effect occurs when heated air exits the top of the bin pulling air into the bin through the fan opening.

Hellevang encourages producers to monitor the grain temperature. “Temperature sensors on cables are an excellent tool, but they only measure the temperature of the grain next to the sensor,” he says. “Because grain is an excellent insulator, the grain temperature may be much different just a few feet from the sensor and not affect the measured temperature.”

Common locations to place a temperature cable are near the middle and a few feet from the south wall of a bin.

Grain Summer Storage Moisture Content Having grain at an appropriate warm-season storage moisture content is very important to store grain safely during the summer. The maximum moisture content for warm-season storage is 13% to 14% for corn, 11% to 12% for soybeans, 13.5% for wheat, 12% for barley and 7% to 8% for oil sunflowers.

Mold growth will occur at summer temperatures if the grain exceeds the recommended moisture content. The allowable storage time for 15% moisture corn, for example, is only about four months at 70 degrees and two months at 80 degrees.

Checking the grain moisture content is important because moisture measurements at harvest may have been in error due to moisture gradients in the kernel, grain temperature and other factors. In addition, the moisture may have changed while the grain was in storage due to moisture migration or moisture entering the bin.

Check Stored Grain Stored grain should be monitored closely to detect any storage problems early. Check stored grain at least every two weeks. While checking on the grain, measure and record the grain temperature and moisture content.

Rising grain temperatures may indicate insect or mold problems. Insect infestations can increase from being barely noticeable to major infestations in three to four weeks when the grain is warm.

“Grain temperature cables are a wonderful tool, but do not rely on them to replace inspecting for insects or crusting and detecting odors or other indicators of storage problems,” Hellevang says.

Another option for monitoring grain that is beginning to be used is to measure the carbon dioxide level. Mold growth and insect activity produce carbon dioxide.

Work Safely Make sure everyone, including family and employees, working around stored grain understand the hazards and proper safety procedures.

“Too many people ignore safety practices and suffer severe injury or death while working around grain,” Hellevang says.

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ing grain will pull you into the grain mass, burying you within seconds. Use “lock-out/tag-out” procedures to assure equipment will not start before entering the bin.

Bridging occurs when grain is moldy or in poor condition.

The kernels stick together and form a crust. A cavity will form under the crust when grain is removed from the bin.

The crust isn’t strong enough to support a person’s weight, so anyone who walks on it will fall into the cavity and be buried under several feet of grain.

Determine if the grain has a crust before any grain has been removed. If work needs to be done with a crust, it must be done before any grain is removed.

To determine if the grain is bridged after unloading has started, look for a funnel shape on the surface of the grain mass. If the grain surface appears undisturbed, the grain has bridged and a cavity has formed under the surface. Stay outside the bin and use a pole or other object to break the bridge loose.

If the grain flow stops when you’re removing it from the bin, a chunk of spoiled grain probably is blocking the flow.

Entering the bin to break up the blockage will expose you to being buried in grain and tangled in the auger.

If grain has formed a vertical wall, try to break it up from the top of the bin with a long pole on a rope or through a door with a long pole. A wall of grain can collapse, or avalanche, without warning, knocking you over and burying you.

Never enter a grain bin alone. Have at least two people at the bin to assist in case of problems. Use a safety harness and rope that prevents you from descending rapidly more than a couple of feet when entering a bin.

“Take time to think of all options before entering a bin,” Hellevang advises.

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By Dave Boxler, Nebraska Extension Educator Bunching in corners of pastures Stable flies aren’t just an annoyance.

Controlling Stable Flies They cause reduced average daily gain, and Animal sprays are the most common it may take as few as four flies per leg to option for controlling stable flies on range cause economic injury. Animals bunching cattle. Control products include: to fight stable flies damage forage, and on Coumaphos (Co-Ral) fragile soils, may create blow outs.

Permethrin (many brand names) How do you know when you’re dealing Natural pyrethrins (many brand names) with stable flies?

Animals fighting stable flies may display a variety of behaviors, including: Tail flicking Skin twitching Leg stamping Lying with their legs tucked underneath Standing in water Stable fly resting on a board, piecing/sucking mouthpart protruding in front of the head. (Photo by David J. Boxler)

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These products can be applied using a low-pressure sprayer or mist blower sprayer. Weekly applications are required to reduce fly numbers.

Another option is to target stable fly resting sites. On warm days, especially in the afternoon, these resting sites could be sprayed with a low-pressure or mist blower sprayer targeting the foliage, using permethrin or natural pyrethrins.

Avoid spraying water tanks and water sources, and follow label recommendations.

Another option is to reduce stable fly larval development by cleaning up spillage and waste around hay rings. If sanitation is not possible, a larvicide, such as Neporex®, could be applied to the larval development site.

Stable Fly Studies Stable flies impact weight gain on both pastured and confined cattle. Research conducted at the University of Nebraska, West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center saw a reduced average daily gain of 0.44 lb. in three, 84-day trials with cattle not receiving an insecticide treatment compared with cattle that did. An economic injury level (EIL) of five flies per leg has been suggested and is often exceeded in normal pasture conditions. The EIL may be less based on the results from the above study, where stable fly numbers averaged 3.6 flies per leg.

Stable Fly Anatomy and Behavior Both sexes of stable flies require a blood meal, usually twice a day, depending upon the weather. They prefer to feed on all four legs and the belly area of pastured animals.

After feeding, the stable fly will seek a shaded resting site to digest the bloodmeal. In pastures, this could be windbreaks (coniferous or deciduous), walls of structures, windmill towers, and water tanks.

The stable fly is similar in size to the house fly but is dark gray and has dark irregular spots on its abdomen. The proboscis (mouthpart) protrudes bayonet-like in front of the head (Fig 2). The larvae are typically whitish in color. The pupae are chestnut brown and about 1/4 inch long. The complete life cycle from egg to adult is 14-24 days in Nebraska depending upon weather. While the source of early season flies is not well understood, some develop from native overwintering larvae. Other early season flies may migrate from southern locations, but definitive evidence is lacking. However, we do know stable flies can move 10 miles or more. The female deposits eggs in spoiled or fermenting organic matter sometimes mixed with animal manure, moisture, and dirt.

The most common developing sites are in feedlots or dairy lots, usually around feed bunks, along the edges of feeding aprons, under fences and along stacks of hay, alfalfa, and straw. Grass clippings and poorly managed compost piles also provide ideal larval developing sites. In pasture settings, winter hay feeding sites where hay rings are used can often be a source to develop stable flies through the summer if moisture is present.

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By Robert Wright - Extension Entomologist, UNL Potato leafhoppers have the potential to injure alfalfa in Nebraska every year and have been reported recently in southeast Nebraska. They don’t overwinter in Nebraska but rather are brought in on southerly winds. Generally they are a second and third cutting pest.

If you have not yet started to scout for potato leafhopper, now would be a good time to begin.

These small (1/8 inch long), bright green, wedge-shaped insects may cause severe Treatment Thresholds and Insecticides damage to alfalfa. This feeding results in a Treatment decisions are based on numdistinctive yellow or purple triangle shape bers captured by a sweep net. (A sweep net at the leaf tip. First year, spring planted is the only reliable way to scout for potato alfalfa fields are particularly attractive to leafhoppers.) See Tables 1-3 for decisionand vulnerable to potato leafhoppers, as are making help. Note that there do not have to fields planted last year. In older fields, these be many to cause a problem. insects are usually a problem on second and Many insecticides are registered for third cuttings. control, and all will provide good results Resistant varieties provide fairly good when applied properly. Commonly used protection from potato leafhoppers, but alinsecticides include Mustang, Warrior, falfa in the seedling stage may still be damBaythroid, or products with the same active aged. All fields should still be scouted, as ingredients. large numbers of leafhoppers may still cause Refer to the UNL Extension Circular 130 a problem, even in resistant variety fields. for a list of suggested insecticides.

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Table 3. Dynamic treatment thresholds for potato leafhoppers (average number per sweep) on alfalfa that is 8 to 12 inches tall.

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Mints such as peppermint and spearmint are hardy perennials used to make herbal tea, flavor drinks and liqueurs, and to make mint sauce. Mints are the easiest to grow perennial herbs.

They grow profusely in sun or shade. Plant in moist soil in sunken pots in the garden to stop spreading. Use the leaves and flowering tops both fresh and dried.

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Shoot cuttings can be taken in late summer and the plant should be replaced very two to three years. Cut the tender tops of both herbs just as flowers begin. Add oregano to Italian-type sauces, pizza and meats. Marjoram can be used in stuffing or for flavoring meats, and it enhances mushroom soup.

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1988 GMC 2-ton truck, excellent flatbed with grain sides, stock racks, heavy $ duty double acting hoist and heavy duty bale rack that hauls 9 round bales....

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Concrete Stock Water Tanks 600- to 1000-gallon capacity

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Super Fenceline Concrete Feed Bunks

38” wide x 19” deep x 8-ft. long

IN STOCK

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SUMMER SALES EVENT

WE ARE THROWING THE BOOK AWAY ON THESE CLEAN PRE-OWNED UNITS REDUCED

2016 GMC 3500

crew cab, dually 4x4,

duramax, loaded denali,

heated/cooled leather, sun

roof, navigation, 88K miles.

NOW $51,800

2020 RAM 1500

crew cab, 4x4, h.o. cummins,

power seat, 54k miles.

30k miles.

heated seats, tow packsge

NOW $33,380

REDUCED

REDUCED

2018 GMC SIERRA 2500HD SLT

crew cab, 4x4, automatic,

2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND

navigation system, chrome

leather, navigation, sun roof,

block heater

NOW $23,530

cocoa dune leather interior, wheels, parking camera,

NOW $42,500

2022 RAM 3500

crew cab, 4x4, classic, hemi,

3.0L turbo diesel, heated one owner, 94k miles.

loaded laramie, long box,

2021 RAM 3500

crew cab, 4x4, h.o. cummins,

loaded tradesman, long box,

45k miles.

NOW $64,900

NOW $79,500 REDUCED

2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUMMIT

4x4, Hemi, heated leather, navigation, sun roof, tow pkg. 92K miles

NOW $23,336

2018 RAM 1500

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Once the smoke clears

Periods of wildfire fill the air with smoke that can impact your horses long after the skies clear. Even when the smoke lifts and you itch to ride again, it’s better to be smart about reintroducing horses to work.

Horses that have been exposed to smoke and ash can suffer long-term effects. Even in barns, they are breathing air of the same quality as outside (unless you have an enclosed barn with an HVAC or closed air circulation).

Deep breathing during exercise or playing at turnout can draw foreign particulates deeper into the lungs.

During this exposure, horses breathe in ash and small particles (called particulates) that lodge in their upper airway and their lungs. Deep breathing during exercise or playing at turnout can draw the foreign particulates deeper into the lungs. The more particulate that is drawn deep into the lung, the longer recovery may take.

This is why you should keep horses as quiet as possible while still keeping them comfortable in a turnout or pasture.

What counts as clean air?

Monitor the air quality index (AQI) to determine if the air is becoming clean and we can start our countdown to riding once again. The AQI needs to be consistently below 100 throughout a 24-hour period to be counted as a “clean air day.” The number of clean air days are what we will use to establish the horse’s recovery schedule.

Clean air Once clean air is consistently below 100, horses should be allowed to rest in a turnout or pasture for a minimum of seven days. Discourage work or running, and let the animals relax.

The length of this rest-only period will depend on the time span and the severity of exposure to smoke and ash.

The other major factor to consider is whether the horse has a pre-existing respiratory condition such as heaves or EIPH (bleeders), as this will likely increase the length of the restonly phase. Talk with your veterinarian about when to safely bring a horse back to work. During this time their body is working to clear the lungs of particulates, especially those that have lodged deep in the lungs.

After seven days of clean air, there are several options for bringing your horse back in to work. The option you choose will depend upon several factors: The health of the horse prior to the poor air quality caused by smoke and ash.

The length of time the horse is exposed to the smoke and ash.

The severity of the air quality.

Pre-existing respiratory conditions.

The fitness of the horse prior to the poor air quality.

If at any time your horse develops signs of respiratory distress, stop working and contact your veterinarian. Signs of distress include: Coughing.

Nasal discharge.

Increased respiratory rate not affiliated with the work or gait.

Excessive reluctance to work.

Thoroughly wash horses prior to riding to avoid skin irritation from the ash residue.

The attached graphs provide three different timing options, depending on the health status of your horse. If you’re not sure which option to choose, consult your veterinarian.

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2015 Subaru Outback 2/5i SUV All wheel drive, automatic.

2018 Ford F150 Raptor crew cab, short bed, 4WD, 10 speed auto.

2023 Ford Expedition King Ranch SUV

2023 Ford Expedition Limited

2016 Ford Expedition 4x4 XLT, white

2019 Ford Escape SE 4x4, 6 speed automatic

2023 Ford Bronco Wildtrak SUV 4WD, 10 speed automatic, V6 engine.

2023 Ford F150 XL 4WD, 10 speed automatic, 5.0L, V8.

2016 Subaru Outback SUV AWD

2022 Ford F150 Lariat Only 9200 miles

2021 Ford F150 XLT 4WD,10 speed automatic, 3.5L V6.

2018 Ford Escape SEL SUV Front wheel drive, 6 speed automatic.

2022 Ford Escape SEL

2023 Ford F150 XLT 4WD, 10 speed automatic, 3.5L V6.

2014 Ford F150 Platinum

2006 Toyota Corolla

2023 Ford F150 XLT

2020 Ford F350 7.3L gas engine

2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Crew cab, short box

2002 Lincoln Continental Sedan

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Controlling yucca on rangeland

Used Pipe

2 7/8”...............$62/joint 3 1/2”..................$79/joint

Used Sucker Rod Sale /4’’ x 25’..............$6.95/Stick 7 /8” x 25’..................$9.25/Stick 1” x 25’....................$10.90/Stick 3

Prices FOB Glendive, MT Selling good quality used pipe and steel at competitive prices.

Call to inquire about other sizes in stock.

Delivery available

Phone - 406-480-2979

By Jerry Volesky, UNL Yucca plants, which are also called soapweed, can be quite common on rangeland in western and central Nebraska.

They are especially noticeable here in June when flowering. In some areas, they can be quite thick and significantly reduce grass production. There are ways, though, to reclaim those grazinglands.

Once established, yucca plants can increase on drier rangeland sites. They produce a deep taproot that competes aggressively for the limited water in these soils. With sharp leaves protecting the plant, cattle rarely eat it during summer.

Grass production decreases while yucca thrives.

Herbicides like Remedy Ultra®; PastureGard HL®; Pathfinder II®, Tordon®, Velpar, or Cimarron Plus® can control yucca, but only when each individual plant is sprayed directly. Hexazinone products like Velpar L®; Pronone Power Pellet, or Velossa® can be applied to the soil uphill side of individual yucca plants with exact delivery hand-gun applicator; since pasture grass streaking injury downslope can occur with chemical movement. General broadcast spraying to control yucca on rangeland is cost prohibitive, although small patches can and should be controlled before they expand. Herbicides are most effective when applied in spring or summer. When using herbicides, be sure to follow label directions for the best control.

Some people have had some success in reducing yucca through winter grazing. During winter, yucca often is the only green plant around. Sometimes cows actually will get down on their knees, lay their head sideways on the ground, and chew through the base of the plant to get to the moist, tender parts. It has been observed though, that it can take some time for animals to learn to graze yucca and there may be some animals in the herd that will not graze it while others can be quite proficient. After several consecutive winters of grazing, yucca stands can be reduced so grass again thrives during summer.

Whether it is with herbicides or trying some winter grazing, this might be a good year to reclaim some of your pasture back from yucca.

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Now is the best time to upgrade your equipment. Don’t wait until you’re in the thick of the busy season to realize that your equipment isn’t going to get the job done! Call or stop in today!

HAY PRODUCTS

Check out our large selection of round balers, square balers, mower conditioners, and windrowers to meet your haying needs for the upcoming haying season.

#76034

2016 John Deere 569 round baler with 1000 PTO, net and twine, MegaWidePlus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires, includes monitor. Stock #76034.............................. $31,750 (15) 2013 John Deere 569 round baler with 1000 PTO, twine and wrap, wide pickup, big tires, push bar, 40,551 bales. Stock #76311............................... $19,250 (16) 2012 John Deere 568 round baler with 15,520 bales, 1000 PTO, net and twine, MegaWide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires, monitor.

Stock #81546...................... $20,500 (3) 2008 John Deere 568 round baler with MegaWide pickup with gauge wheels, twine only, 1000 PTO, push bar, 5-ft. bale size. Stock #81674.... $12,000 (12) 2018 John Deere 560M round baler with precutter, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 tires, twine/net, MegaWide pickup, pickup gauge wheels, bale accumulator. Stock #81836................................ $54,000 (4) 2012 Case IH RB564 round baler with both twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, wide pickup, hi flotation tires. Stock #83682....... $14,500 (3) 2017 Vermeer 605N Select baler, 5-ft. wide by 6-ft. tall bales, wide pickup, pickup gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, twine and net wrap, bale ejection ramp. Stock #82472.............................. $24,000 (16)

SOLD

4WD, ROW CROP AND UTILITY TRACTORS

Spring is here. Take a look at our selection of 4WD, loader, utility and row crop tractors that we have available! Anything to match your operation and budget! #68970 1999 John Deere 6410 utility tractor 2022 John Deere 6145R with 640R with grapple and loader, lights, 20 speed with standard cab, 16 speed PowerAutoQuad transmission, MFWD, no Quad transmission, MFWD, rear PTO suspension, premium cab with suspen540/1000, loader. Stock #85533............. sion, premium seat and radio, heated ........................................... $39,000 (12) rear window, fuel heater, Cold Start II, 2014 John Deere 6715 with standard cab, fuel tank bottom guard, no receiver, MFWD, PowrQuad 16/16 with LH re4200 Display, 3 E-SCV with 450 couverser, 18.4x38 rear, 14.9x24 front tires, plers, premium lighting with glass roof, 3 SCVs, rear PTO 540/1000, loader with 480/80R42 rear tires with rear fender bucket, 129 hp. Stock #82997.$59,900 (4) extension, 420/85R28 front tire with 2010 John Deere 7130 standard series turnable fender, 1800 lbs. of rear wheel 2018 John Deere 560M round baler with tractor with MFWD, 18.4R38 rears, weight. Stock #85036...... $205,000 (14) precutter and accumulator, 1000 PTO, 13.6R28 fronts, 16 speed Power Quad 2018 John Deere 6155M 20 speed Aunet and twine, MegaWidePlus pickup, with LH reverser, steel rear wheels, toQuad transmission, AutoTrac ready, hydraulic pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires, flanged axle vertical exhaust, air seat, standard cab, 114 L/Min hydraulic pump, 14,500 bales, bale push bar. Stock rear worklight, rear wiper/washer, 3 540/1000 PTO, 3 SCVs, 480/80R42 #68970...............................$50,000 (11) SCVs, telescoping draft links, includes rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires, Cold 2016 Vermeer 6650 Rancher baler, twine JD 640R loader Serial #1P0640RXStar package, JD 640R loader with only, regular pickup, 540 PTO, 5 foot CKC010458 self leveling with bucket bucket and grapple with 3 function conbale width, no precut knives, Vermeer and grapple and joystick control. Stock trol. Stock #84777............. $145,000 (4) bale monitor. Stock #77012..$21,500 (2) #84695.............................. $59,500 (16) 2022 John Deere 6155M PowerQuad Plus 20F/20R transmission, AutoTrak ready, standard cab with RH console, 3 SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, 480/80R42 single rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires, rear fender extensions, cold start package, loader ready with JD640R loaderbucket and grapple. Stock #86190......... ........................................... $188,000 (4) 2022 John Deere 6155R AQ Plus 20 speed transmission, triple link front suspension, 640R loader (MSL) with 5 tine grapple, AutoTrac ready, no receiver, 4200 display/ processor with AutoTrac unlock, premium cab with suspension, Panorama glass roof with deluxe light package, 3 ESCV remotes, 480/80R42 rear with fender extensions, 420/85R28 fronts with turnable 1=Conrad: 888-397-6851 11=Lewistown: 800-823-3373 14=Great Falls: 888-760-2005 2=Cut Bank: 888-673-9310 front fenders, Cold Start II, heated rear 12=Havre: 800-621-5701 15=Belgrade: 866-282-3337 3=Choteau: 888-728-9254 window, 1800 lb. rear weights inside rear 13=Chester: 406-759-5010 16=Livingston: 800-824-3932 4=Dillon: 888-213-2793 tire. Stock #84571.............. $235,000 (14)

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COMBINES

Did your harvest not go as planned with unexpected break downs & expensive service bills? We still have several affordable units to choose from.

2012 John Deere S680 2WD, 520/85R42 2019 John Deere S790 473 hp, 2WD, 671 #85223 duals, lateral tilt, fixed speed feederengine hours, 496 separator hours, Pro #85153 house (without fore & aft), pro drive, Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, Power Cast tailboard, TriStream Rotor advanced PowerCast tailboard, TriS(extended wear), small wire concaves, tream rotor, fixed speed feederhouse, power fold grain tank covers, 26-ft. power folding GT extensions, small auger, basic radio, air seat, standard wire concaves, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, lighting and extremity lights, SF3000 7” 1100/45R46 front tires, 710/60R30 rear Command Arm, Active Terrain activatires, GPS monitor, display, Premium tion. Stock #82461............. $147,500 (1) Activation. Stock #72735...$405,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S680 with Yield Monitor, Contour Master, (lateral tilt feeder#79419 house), premium cab with premium 2015 John Deere S670 with Pro Drive radio, AutoTrac, complete with Harvest transmission, Command Touch multi Monitor, GreenStar 3, 2630 display speed drive, Tri Stream rotor, dual ad(mounted on armrest) ProDrive trans2019 John Deere S780 with Contour just chaffer, manual tailboard, 26-ft. unmission with Harvest Smart feedrate Master with fore & aft, TriStream rotor, load auger, coarse grain package, precontrol, heavy duty tilt cylinder, general Active Yield, Combine Advisor, premium mium cab, leather seat, 750/65R26 rear purpose chaffer and sieve, regular wear cab, with leather, heat, LED lights with tires and 650/85R38 front with duals. (thick skin) 26-ft. (7.9M) unloading auextremity, 4600 display (no extended Stock #85223.................. $185,000 (14) ger, fine cut chopper, Advanced Power- 2012 John Deere S670 with premium cab, monitor), no receiver, small wire conCast powered tailboard. Stock #82437.. caves, fine cut Advanced PowerCast Pro Drive with Harvest Smart, variable ......................................... $148,000 (12) tailboard, power folding grain tank, 28.5stream rotor, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine ft. unloading auger, IF520/85R42 duals, cut chopper, 520/85R42 front tires, side 750/65R26 rear, grain tank mirror, side hill performance package, Power Cast hill performance kit. Stock #85153......... tailboard. Stock #84057... $182,500 (14) 2018 John Deere S790 857 engine/647 ......................................... $395,000 (14) 2015 John Deere 670 small grain comseparator hours, Combine Advisor, Ac- 2019 John Deere S780 Premium cab with bine, 2WD, singles, chopper, Yield Montive Yield, dual tilt fixed speed feederleather, LED lights, Guidance, Comitor, Contour Master (lateral tilt feederhouse, leather seat, Premium cab, LED bine Advisor, Active Yield, Pro Drive house), side hill, Power Cast tailboard, lights, complete GPS system with Pretransmission with Harvest Smart, Tri power folding bin extension, general mium Activation, regular wear TriStream Stream rotor, power folding covers, 28.5 purpose extended wear package, prerotor, advanced PowerCast tailboard, ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, mium cab, enhanced air suspension 28.5-ft. unload auger, axle spacers, ex520/85R42 tires with duals, side hill perseat, HID lighting package and header tended warranty until 12/2023 or 1750 formance package............. $337,500 (3) extremity lights, premium radio packhours. Stock #79419......... $407,000 (1) 2019 John Deere S780 with extended age with XM radio, Auto Trac, Harvest 2019 John Deere S790 with Pro Drive wear package, premium cab, Combine Monitor, (SF!) GreenStar 3 2630 display #85001 transmission with Harvest Smart, Hi Advisor, Active Yield, Pro Drive trans(mounted on armrest), Pro Drive transtorque fixed speed drive with dual tilt mission with Harvest Smart, TriStream 2015 John Deere S680 small grain commission, Harvest Smart feedrate conbine, 2WD, singles, chopper, yield moncylinders, Combine Advisor pkg, Active rotor with extended wear package, trol. Stock #83460........... $177,000 (12) itor, Contour Master, (lateral tilt feederYield Plus, LSW1100 drive tires, LSW power folding covers, 28.5-ft. unloading 2015 John Deere S670 with Pro Drive, house), PowerCast tailboard, power 710/60 rear tires, TriStream rotor, reguauger, fine cut chopper, side hill perfor26-ft. unloading auger, 520/85R42 dufolding bin extension. Stock #85001....... lar wear grain handling, advanced Powmance package, VF520/85R42 front als, chopper with Power Cast tailboard, . . ....................................... $207,500 (12) erCast tailboard, power folding grain duals. Stock #79041.......... $339,000 (1) premium cab/radio, HID lights, 2WD, covers, 28.5-ft. unload auger, leather 2018 John Deere S780 small grain com- 2017 John Deere S680, ProDrive transvariable speed feederhouse, Tri Stream mission, fixed speed drive, heavy duty seat, LED lights, complete GPS packbine with Active Yield, Combine Advisor, rotor. Stock #84831......... $170,000 (14) dual tilt cylinders, premium cab and raage. Stock #86049............ $355,000 (1) 28.5-ft. auger, advanced PowerCast 2008 John Deere 9770STS level land dio, premium LED light package, Active 2020 John Deere S780 473 hp, 2WD, Pro tailboard, power folding grain tank, full combine, hi-torque variable speed feeTerrain adjust, TriStream Rotor, power Drive transmission, advanced PowerGPS. Stock #82627........... $325,000 (1) derhouse, deluxed header control with folding grain tank covers, 26-ft. unload Cast tailboard, TriStream rotor, 28.5-ft. 2015 John Deere S690 with Advanced header height sensing, general purauger, advanced PowerCast tailboard, unloading auger, Combine Advisor, PreTailboard, Contour Master with fore & pose chaffer, 22-ft. unloading auger, IF900/60R32 drive tires, 750/65R26 mium Activation with Gen 4 monitor and aft, fixed speed FH, HID lights, premi900/60R32 drive tires, 28L-26 rear tires. rear tires. Stock #82387.... $282,500 (2) SF6000 receiver, 520-85R 42 tires with um cab and radio, IF900/60R32 singles, Stock #81779...................... $78,000 (3) 2017 John Deere S670 combine with regduals, and 750/65R26 rear tires. Stock 750/65R26 rear, 26-ft. unloading auger, ular wear package, premium cab, guid#81411............................. $450,000 (12) TriStream rotor, inlcudes a 2630 on the #81914 ance ready with GreenStar display, Pro2020 John Deere S780 no receiver or armrest with AutoTrac and A 3000 reDrive transmission with HarvestSmart, extended monitor, 4600 display with ceiver. Stock #82920....... $260,000 (14) TriStream rotor, power folding tank covAutoTrac Activation, Contour Master 2012 John Deere S680 small grain with ers, fine cut chopper, 26-ft. unloading with fore & aft, 580/85R42 duals, Com2WD, duals, Yield Monitor, Contour auger, side hill performance package, bine Advisor, Active Yield, power folding Master (lateral tilt feeder house), pow12 inch axle spacers. Stock #82722....... grain tank, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, er folding bin extension, premium cab ........................................... $287,500 (1) advanced tailboard, TriStream rotor with premium radio, HID lighting pack(standard wear), LED lights, cloth seat, age and header extremity light, Auto- 2015 John Deere S670 with Advanced tailboard, Contour Master without premium radio, sidehill performance Trac ready with Harvest Monitor, touchfore & aft, Tri Stream Rotor, Pro Drive kit, small grain cleaning shoe. Stock screen GS3 Command Center, 7 inch transmission, HID lights, premium cab #80883............................ $427,500 (14) color display, Pro Drive transmission and radio, 26-ft. unloading auger, IF2019 John Deere S780 with 580 duals, with Harvest Smart feed rate control.

900/60R32 and 600/70R28 tires, small 2010 Case IH 7120 small grain combine, Active Yield, Combine Advisor, dual Stock #82961.................. $136,000 (12) wire concaves, includes a 2630 on the 2WD, 900/30R-32 singles, spreader, display with Preview Activation, manual armrest, Auto Trac and A3000 receiver. yield monitor, rock trap. Stock #81914... folding tops, Premium residue, 28.5-ft. 2006 John Deere 9760STS 936D with batt reel, 2WD, 30.5x32 singles, level land, Stock #82922.................. $225,000 (14) ........................................... $85,000 (12) unloading auger, Contour Master with fixed speed, small wire concaves, Powfore & aft, LED lights, small grain wind er Cast tailboard, 22.5-ft. auger, normal board, side hill performance vane kit. concave adjustment, deluxe header Stock #73427.................. $417,500 (14) controls. Stock #83119.........$72,000 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 premium cab, suspension seat, heavy duty drive, Pro Drive with HarvestSmart, variable stream rotor, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 520/85R42 front tires, side hill performance package, Power Cast tailboard. Stock #84056... $197,500 (14) 2010 John Deere 9670 STS 2WD, 800/70R38 singles, Contour Master, fixed speed, small wire concaves, chopper/spreader, 26-ft. auger, deluxe header controls. Stock #82916.. $92,500 (12) 2008 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, 3 speed, no CM, fixed speed feederhouse, 800/70R38 singles, premium cab, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, deluxe header controls, Power Cast tailboard, adjustable rear axle, heady duty final drive, no GPS. Stock #83409................. ............................................. $90,000 (1) 2005 John Deere 9660STS small grain combine, singles, chopper, Yield Monitor, FH level land, fixed speed feederhouse, no CM, Harvest Smart header control, Touch Set unloading system, high capacity. Stock #83544................... ........................................... $55,000 (12)

1=Conrad: 877-278-5531 2=Cut Bank: 800-273-5530 3=Choteau: 866-466-5741 4=Dillon: 888-213-2793

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11=Lewistown: 800-823-3373 12=Havre: 800-621-5701 13=Chester: 406-759-5010

14=Great Falls: 888-760-2005 15=Belgrade: 866-282-3337 16=Livingston: 800-824-3932

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PICKUP HEADER FOR SALE

John Deere 212 pickup header with Swath Master pickup, fits JD 9600 combine, great shape, shedded.................................................................................................. $3500 Call (406) 463-2570, Power, MT

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2016 McCormick X7.670 with L68 loader Summer Blow Out Price $99,000

2022 Iron Bull FLG2036 36-ft. 12K Gooseneck with 8-ft. slide-in ramps Summer Blow Out Price $21,500

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2016 McCormick X7.450 with L56 loader Summer Blow Out Price $99,000

2022 Iron Bull FLG0236 36-ft. 10K Gooseneck with Rampage Ramps Summer Blow Out Price $19,600

Great Selection of Used Trucks In Stock 2023 Versatile 620 Delta Trac Two on Order For July 2023 Delivery RESERVE YOURS TODAY! Engine: Cummins X15 Horsepower: 616 hp (459 kW) Transmission: Cat TA22 (16 forward & 4 reverse) Programmable for Auto Shift and Speed Match-ing

2023 Jet Side Dump Trailer 36-ft. Round Bottom Tub Summer Blow Out Price $76,000 Plus FET

2022 Iron Bull DTB14 14-ft. dump with 3-ft. sides, 14K 6” I-Beam BP Summer Blow Out Price $14,242

New Kinze 1121 Grain Cart Summer Blow Out Price $118,500

KRONE Easy Cut Mower TC500 Price: $37,600

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Keyhole Steel Brace System

With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in large ranch projects and offer competitive pricing. Available exclusively through Gateway Arch & Fence, our Keyhole Brace System alleviates 100% of the torching, plasma cutting, and welding typically done while building running H braces and corners.

While safety is a huge issue, time is of the essence when building fence.

The Keyhole Brace System allows one person to drive and assemble a full corner in under thirty minutes. A two person team can fully set posts, cut rails, and wire a corner in close to 10-15 minutes. A simple H brace can be done in five minutes.

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2023 Montana Make It With Wool Program

From Amanda Powell, Montana MIWW Director The Montana Make It With Wool program is gearing up for another fantastic year of creativity through our traditional garment making contest, and the Quilt, Appliqué Project, and Afghan contest. There has been some new and renewed interest in the MIWW program over the past few weeks which is always exciting.

It is never too early to start preparing for the District Make It With Wool contests to be held this Fall. We encourage all sewists to grab your favorite pattern and start searching for that perfect wool fabric or yarn.

District MIWW contests will be held in October 2023.

Specific dates can be found in the 2023 Montana MIWW brochure which is available on the Montana Woolgrowers Association website at mtsheep.org/make-it-with-wool/, the Montana Make It With Wool Facebook page, at your local MSU Extension office, and from our Montana MIWW Director Amanda Powell (aspowell11@hotmail.com).

Please note: All MIWW garment entries and quilt, appliqué project, and afghan entries are due by October 1, 2023.

No late entries being accepted.

The Montana Entry Form has specific instructions on what size samples and fees need to be sent to the appropriate directors. The MIWW Entry Form can be found on the Montana Woolgrowers Association website at mtsheep. org/make-it-with-wool/, the Montana Make It With Wool Facebook page, at your local MSU Extension office, and from our Montana MIWW Director and District Directors.

To compete in the Montana MIWW program, the fabric and/or yarn needs to be a minimum of 60% wool to qualify for the MIWW contest. There is a $7 testing fee for each piece of fabric or yarn used in your entry. We encourage sewists to send in their samples early, to assure the testing results are received before the District contest. All samples are to be sent to the Montana MIWW Director (4187 Old Post Road, Havre MT 59501) for testing.

The MIWW competition is open to all who sew, knit or crochet garments with wool fabric or wool yarn. The categories are Preteen (12 and under); Junior (13-16); Senior (17-24); Adult (age 25 and older); and Made for Others.

Ages are determined as of January 1, 2023.

All participants compete at the District contests. Winners at the District level in the Junior, Senior, and Adult categories advance to the Montana State MIWW competition held in conjunction with the Montana Woolgrowers Convention on December 1st and 2nd, 2023, in Billings. Made for Other category winners move onto the State MIWW competition if the entry meets the category requirements.

The Montana MIWW Quilt / Appliqué Project / Afghan contest continues this year, so get your creative juices flowing and complete your one-of-a-kind creation. We want to see it!! Specific entry information can be found in the 2023 Montana Make It With Wool Quilt / Appliqué Project / Afghan Contest brochure which can be found on the Montana Woolgrowers Association website at mtsheep. org/make-it-with-wool/, the Montana Make It With Wool Facebook page, and at your local MSU Extension office.

Our quilt competition is directed by Jean Harrison who can be reached at 406-799-1331 or jeanharrison45@charter.net for questions.

I am looking forward to seeing the creations that our contestants will bring to the program this year. It is always exciting to see the younger sewists get involved in the MIWW program, and so inspiring as we view the outstanding outfits of some of our more accomplished contestants.

If you have not liked our Facebook page, we ask that you go and like it – Montana Make It With Wool.

Happy Sewing!!

Important dates July 3-4

July 3 1998 Rolls Royce sold to Volkswagen.

July 4 1776 United States Declaration of Independence signed.

1946 The Philippines became a self-governing nation after 48 years of U.S. sovereignty.

1954 Rationing of meat and bacon through the use of ration books ends bringing to an end rationing in Great Britain after 14 years.

1959 A 49th star is added to the American flag to represent the new state of Alaska.

1960 A 50th star is added to the American flag to represent the new state of Hawaii.

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2023 — Page A21

Poisonous pasture plants

By Jerry Volesky, UNL While poisonous plants are generally not as problematic in Nebraska compared to other western states, they can exact their toll on livestock enterprises, and many times the losses are unrecognized.

There are 17 species listed as primary toxic plants that can be found in Nebraska. Toxic plants contain or produce substances injurious or lethal to animals. The amount of plant material consumed by the grazing animal before death or poisoning symptoms appear, does vary by species. Poisoning symptoms will vary depending on the toxic compound in the plant, but may include difficulty breathing, excess salivation, nervousness, or staggering. Many poisonous plants are avoided by the animal, but a scarcity of forage, such as under drought conditions may lead to a situation where they are consumed.

There are some species, such as prairie larkspur, where grazing animals may select for them when they are flowering (mid-June to early July). Other relatively common poisonous plants in central and western Nebraska include Riddell groundsel, Lambert crazyweed, wooly locoweed, and chokecherry.

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Trader’s Dispatch, July 2023 — Page A22

Versatile RT490 RENTAL: Monthly: USD $14,000 - $20,000 Engine Hourly: USD $140 Yearly: USD $28,000/66 month Lease $28,000 down

1982 Versatile 1150 Cummins KTA1150A, 470 hp., 4WD, 4 hydraulics, Synchro transmission, good tractor, have the triples, just not on in picture, runs great RENTAL: Daily: USD $900 Weekly: USD $7500 Monthly: USD $25,000 Engine Hourly: USD $150

1996 Case IH 2188 2WD combine, with straw/chaff spreader RENTAL: Engine Hourly: USD $120

Massey Ferguson 9895 diesel 2WD combine, with straw chopper/ spreader combo RENTAL:

2020 Versatile 375 38’ 4” disc, 9” spacing, 24” blade size, scrapers, hydraulic depth control, walking tandems, rolling basket, 3-section folding.

RENTAL: Daily: USD $900 Monthly: USD $30,000 Acre: USD $8 Yearly: USD $19,000/72 month Lease $24,000 down

1995 Case IH 2188 2WD combine, Cummins diesel, reverser, chopper, field ready.

RENTAL:

1981 Versatile 835 Cummins NTA855, 230 hp, 4WD, 4 standard hydraulics, duals, nice clean one owner tractor.

RENTAL: Daily: USD $100 Weekly: USD $6000 Monthly: USD $15,000 Engine Hourly: USD $100

1993 New Holland TR96 2WD conventional combine with straw choper/ spreader combo RENTAL:

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2016 Farm King 6650 32-ft., scrapers, 3-section folding, field ready.

RENTAL: Daily: USD $500 Monthly: USD $25,000 Acre: USD $8

2018 Versatile 320 32’ disc, 8” spacing, all NEW 22” wavy discs, rolling basket, 3-section folding.

RENTAL: Daily: USD $800 Acre: USD $8

Steiger Cougar lll ST251 Cummins NTA855, 251 hp, 4WD, 4 hydraulics, duals, heat, air & radio.

RENTAL: Engine Hourly: USD $100

1985 Versatile 856 Cummins L10, 240 hp, 4WD, 4 standard hydraulics, duals.

RENTAL: Engine Hourly: USD $100

2012 Versatile RT490 4WD combine, Cummins, 490 hp, straw chopper/spreader combo RENTAL:

1997 Case IH 9380 Cummins N14, syncro transmission, 4WD, 4 hydraulics, duals, air/heat/radio.

RENTAL: Monthly: USD $25,000 - $30,000 Engine Hourly: USD $130

1978 Versatile 875 Cummins, 280 hp, 4WD, 4 hydraulics, duals.

Call For Availability

2013 Farm King 4490 28-ft., 9” spacing, 24” smooth front & rear, 8mm (5/16”) width, stone flex hangers, 410WSS bearings.

RENTAL: Monthly: USD $25,000 Acre: USD $8

E-Z Trail 710 710 bushel grain cart, pivoting auger, 1000 PTO. RENTAL: Daily: USD $500

1980 Versatile 895 Cummins 310 hp, 4WD, 4 remotes, duals heat and air conditioning.

RENTAL: Engine hourly: USD $120

1982 Steiger Bearcat lll ST225 4WD, 225 hp., 4 standard hydraulics, duals.

RENTAL: Engine Hourly: USD $100

1983 Versatile 835 lll 4WD, 250 hp, 4 high flow hydraulics, duals, air/heat/radio.

RENTAL: Daily: USD $1000 Engine Hourly: USD $100

Give us a call to get more information about weekly and monthly rates, to schedule delivery, and more!

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406-265-9554 or 888-265-9554 Owner: Ron Harmon • CELL: 406-265-0096

1287 Highway 87 • HAVRE, MT 59501

Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255

Parts: Matt • 406-265-9554

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2023 — Page A23

406-265-9554 or 888-265-9554 1287 Highway 87 • Havre, MT 59501

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1998 John Deere 9610 2WD, conventional, straw chopper, spreader combo, 6317 hours, 4480 separator hours. $40,000

1980 Versatile 895 Cummins engine, 310 hp, 4WD, 4 remotes, duals. $32,000

Steiger Cougar III ST251 Cummins NTA855 engine, 251 hp, 4WD, 4 remotes, 20.8-38 tires all around $22,250

2020 Versatile Vertical Tillage

Friggstad 53 Clean Chisel Plow Nichols knock on shovels $22,000

2018 Versatile 610DT Cummins engine, 605 hp, PowerShift transmission, 36” tracks, 4WD, 6 remotes $475,000

1985 Versatile 856 Cummins, 240 hp, 4WD, 7643 hours, duals, 4 remotes, air, heat, radio $32,500

1981 Versatile 835 Cummins NTA855 engine, 230 hp, 4WD, 18.4-38 tires all around $28,000

1978 Versatile 855 4WD, 250 hp, 4 remotes, duals, rubber 50%, local trade $25,000

2016 Farm King 6650 32-ft., 3 section folding.

Very nice low acre disc. $59,500

Owner: Ron Harmon CELL: 406-265-0096

John Deere 9420 Very clean tractor Call for Special Price

Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255

1982 Versatile 1150 Good tractor, have the triples just not on in the pictures, runs great $75,000

1980 Versatile 875 280 hp, 6285 hours. Runs great, tires are not the best. $20,000 1976 Versatile 850 II Nice older tractor, well taken care of, runs great $28,000

1969 Versatile 145 Cab is from a 875 completely reconditioned.

There are only 2 things wrong with this tractor: tires and the a/c is R12. The family thinks this tractor was purchased new, so one owner. Used up until 3 years ago.

1998 Case IH SPX3185 Top Con, 90-ft., 1000 gallon stainless steel tank, side fill, row crop tires 50%, GPS & monitor. $65,000

New Holland SF115 100-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, 20” nozzles $30,000

1977 Versatile 825 II Cummins engine, 250 hp, Synchro transmission, 3 remotes, duals. Nice clean tractor, blade is SOLD. $28,000

2015 Versatile SX280 100-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless tank. Very clean

1997 Case IH 9380 Cummins N14, 450 HP, 4WD, 24 speed Synchro transmission, front and rear weights. $75,000

Parts: Matt 406-265-9554

1983 Versatile 835 III 250 hp, 4WD, 4932 hours, duals, 4 rear remotes, high flow hydraulics. $28,000

1982 Steiger Bearcat III ST225 225 hp, 4 WD, 4 remotes, duals, 9100 hours. $25,000

Morris 7240 240 bushel tow between with 39-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot steel packers. $35,000

Lexion F540 40-ft. split pickup reel, Advanced wind air reel auger $30,000

K-Hart 60-10 350 bushel tank, 60-ft., 10” spacing, just traded, field ready, will separate.

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR RENTAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS! Ask about weekly and monthly rates, to schedule delivery, and more!

1989 Caterpillar D3C 4-way tilt blade, multi-shank ripper, undercarriage and track 50%, 3595 hours. $29,500

Flexi-Coil 2320 230 bushel tank, 60-ft., 9” spacing, Valmar granular applicator, coil packer.

Nice clean unit. $50,000

2012 Versatile RT490 Cummins 490 hp, 340 bushel tank, straw chopper/spreader, 873/528 hours $140,000

See more photos and details!

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Trader’s Dispatch, July 2023 — Page A24

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Lone Tree Gun Show

Richland County Fairgrounds - Event Center, Sidney, MT

August 18th - 20th, 2023

Hours: Friday 5 pm-8 pm, Saturday 9 am-6 pm, Sunday 10 am-3 pm Contact Leann Pelvit, 406-480-5594

Recipe Patch By Geri Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

1 Tbsp butter 4 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup cottage cheese 1 tsp chopped fresh chives, or to taste ground black pepper to taste Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pour beaten eggs into the skillet; let cook undisturbed until the bottom of the eggs begins to firm, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cottage cheese and chives into eggs and season with black pepper. Cook and stir until eggs are nearly set, 3 to 4 minutes more.

Simply Salmon

1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp dried basil ½ tsp salt 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon 2 Tbsp butter 4 lemon wedges Stir garlic powder, basil, and salt together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over salmon. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and cook until browned and flaky, about 5 minutes per side. Serve salmon with lemon wedges.

Quick Beef Stir-Fry

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2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips 1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 green onion, chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over mediumhigh heat; cook and stir beef until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok. Cook and stir vegetables for 2 minutes. Stir beef into vegetables and season with soy sauce and sesame seeds.

Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!

Grilled Lobster Tails

4 (4 ounce) frozen lobster tails 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into chunks 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp chives, chopped 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper Lemon wedges, for serving Place the frozen tails in the refrigerator overnight. To thaw on the same day, place the tails in a sealed plastic bag and submerge in cold water until completely thawed, 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat a gas grill (direct heat) to 350°F to 400°F. For a charcoal grill, let the coals burn for about 10 minutes, and keep a cooler zone of indirect heat if the fire becomes too hot and it looks like the tails might burn. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine, chives, and parsley.

Remove from the heat and set aside 1/4 cup of the herb butter to drizzle over the cooked lobsters once you are ready to serve.

With kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut a slit down the center of the hard shell to the tail. Use a knife to cut the meat along the same path as the shell cut line, being careful not to slice all the way through the lobster. Gently open the shell like a book, keeping the back of the meat connected to the under-shell.

Coat the flesh side of the tails with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. With tongs, set the tails on the grill with the flesh side down, close the lid, and grill for approximately 5 minutes.

Open the lid and using a pair of tongs flip the tails over. Use a pastry brush to baste the lobster meat with the herb butter from the saucepan, close the lid, and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the tail registers 135°F to 140°F. Transfer the lobster tails to a serving platter or individual plates, and drizzle with the reserved 1/4 cup garlic herb butter. Serve with lemon wedges.

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2023 — Page A25

Jim & Charlotte Hawkins Saturday • August 5, 2023 298 US Highway 213 N N O I T C U A Cut Bank, MT

TIME

Register 9 am • Sale 10 am Free Coffee • Lunch Available

Old Kevin Hwy

Live Auction Only • Phone Bids Accepted No Buyer Commission

Cut Bank Valier Hwy

Cut Bank Hwy 2 - to Browning

298 US Hwy 213 N

Santa Rita Hwy

Inventory Reduction Sale X

Hwy 2 to Shelby

AUCTION NOTE: In case of extreme weather, auction will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

GUNS

ANTIQUES / HOUSEHOLD

• Semi-auto Army rifle w/ sling, unk. caliber • Winchester 30M-1 Army rifle w/ sling • Thompson Center Arms .50 caliber Black Powder Rifle, new, w/ box • Weatherby .300 mag • Ruger .270 Model 6902 • Savage Model 99, .308 caliber rifle • Japanese bolt-action rifle, unk. caliber • M-1 Grand .30 caliber semi-auto rifle, new • Howa Model 1500, .270 rifle Nikko Stirling Gameking 3.5x10 scope • Browning Bar II .270 semi-auto rifle w/ muzzle break and Leupold 3x9 scope • Browning .300 Win Mag semi-auto rifle w/ Redfield 4 power scope • Sears Model 31 .22 LR semi-auto rifle • Ruger Model Max 9 .9mm semi-auto pistol, new in the box • Hi-Standard .22 LR semi-auto pistol

• 2 Grandfather Clocks • Loveseat / Couch • Recliner • Antique Mongolian fur rug

with leather backing 9’ • Antique Butter Churn • Antique Wall Phone • Antique Philco Radio • Antique Secretary Desk • 8-gun Gun Cabinet with

4-WHEELER

wooden glass front • 2006 Honda Rubicon 4-Wheeler, • Approx. 12 Model A / Model T with QuadBoss Snow Plow / winch, Decantors, some new 534 miles, very nice condition • Antique Wooden Desk Chair, felt covered • DJI Drone with hard case • Misc. Glass / Ceramic vases • Several model pickups / tow truck / one firetruck • Antique lanterns with glass globes • 3 glass front China Hutches • Metal Shelving LAWN EQUIPMENT • 2 gas Weed Eaters • Troy Bilt push mower • Ariens self-propelled

21” Lawnmower • West Pointe window Heater / A/C • Black & Decker cordless electric

Lawnmower, new in box • ATV sprayer w/ booms/wand, 30 gallon • Spot sprayer, 20 gallon, 12V electric motor w/ wand • 4 bundles of treated landscape poles

• 1967 Corvette, 3rd owner. Body off restoration

completed in Orland Park, Ill., in 2006. 1962 factory 327/300 HP engine, factory 360 fulie camshaft with solid lifters, competition head work, including cut rocker stands, replaced with Jesel Roller Rocker arms with polly locks. Stock 10.25:1 pistons, double pull timing chain as to run on pump gas of 93 octane.

High volume oil pump, electronic ignition, 11” racing clutch, factory wheels, side exhaust and car cover.

Clear title, VIN #194677S116736, approx. 95,000 original miles. New black leather soft top, red fiberglass hard top. Extra 327 block, heads and 4-spd. trans. 10”x13” envelope full of body, engine and interior work receipts.

• 1965 Ford Fairlane 500, 4-door, all original, 2nd owner, 289 engine, auto trans, new brakes / tires, approx. 50,000 original miles.

• 1934 Ford Coupe, 3-window, 351M from a 1980 Bronco, Ford OD auto trans, Ford Rack and Pinion power steering, 9” Ford rear end, A/C and heat, electric fuel pump / windows, suicide doors, 4,120 miles. Very well done pro-built car. Drive anywhere.

One of the last Ravon Street Rods body.

• 1986 Iroc Camaro, 305 engine, rare 5-spd. manual trans, approx. 59,000 miles, smoked T-tops, extremely rare Yellow in color, 3rd owner, survivor car out of California and from an estate in Columbus, Mt. • 1969 Austin Healey Sprite, 4-cyl. gas engine, 4-spd. manual transmission, 65,500 miles.

• 1979 Mercedes, removable hard top, 90,000 miles, auto trans, gas engine.

Consignment Items • John Deere L110 auto

Riding Lawnmower • Buffalo hide - young bull

Flying D Auction

Auctioneer Zane Drishinski (406) 289-0514 Gerald Miller (406) 289-0510

AUTO / VEHICLES

Not responsible for accidents or lost or stolen merchandise. This is a partial listing of sale items.

Auction Company or advertising counsel will not be held responsible for advertising inaccuracies.

Anything said or done on sale day will take precedence over all sale bills. Watch for the signs ... See you at the sale!

RONALD MUNSON

• Power Washer, like new • Tire Machine • Tables • Drill Press • Bandsaw • Pickup Toolbox • Battery Pac • 2 boxes of Tools • Batter Charger on wheels • Weed Eater with big wheels • 2 ST235/80R-16 Trailer Tires • Push Type Lawnmower

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2023 — Page A26

Deadline for advertising in the August 2023 issue is WEDNESDAY, August 2nd.

August 5th, 2023 @ 10am 509 Highway 87 N in Roundup

Expecting another great line up of equipment, vehicles, tools, antiques, guns and more.

Hoping to make this auction an annual event!

Commission Rates (sliding scale—per item): Up to $500 = 20% $500 - $2,000 = 15% $2,000 - $10,000 = 10% Greater than $10,000 = 8%

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Russ Verbael Estate

AUCTION

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - 10 am 2409 37th Ave. SW, Great Falls, MT

Take I15 Exit 277 then east to 37th St. SW (between Crystal Inn and Flying J) 1/2 mile to site.

VEHICLES AND RELATED: 1953 Ford convertible customized w/V8 & auto trans * 2002 PT Cruiser 86,933 miles * 1957 Chevy 2 door sedan, V8, auto (stored inside) * 1948 Plymouth convertible w/V8 engine, & auto trans * 1948 Ford convertible w/V8 flathead, 3 spd, been through a fire * 1984 Chevy Custom Deluxe 30 V8, 4x4, 4spd, w/Holmes 480 wrecker & boom * 1950 Customized Ford 2 door sedan w/V8, 4spd, reduced 4” in height –running * Avid 1 seat airplane Disassembled for transport * 24’ Enclosed trailer * Lots of car parts * (3) Sets of 4 wheel dollies TOOLS/EQUIP: CRAFTSMAN- Bench top * Wagon wheel coffee table * Mission oak rocker * Oak dresser w/mirror * White treadle sewing machine cabinet * Rocking bassinette * (2) Glass door cabinets * Dorm Refrigerator * Many model airplane’s & parts * Patio set w/6 chairs* COINS/CURRENCY-SILVER 25+dollars in cc & Canada - halves- quarters & dimes *V & Buffalo nickles* Indian head & wheat pennies YARD ART: Wagon * (2) plows * Model T body * Anvil * RR cart

band saw – 7” Bench Grinder – (2) 10” table saws – Drill press – Power hacksawSelf-propelled 21” mower – 4” Jointer * AIR TOOLS- ½” impact – 3/8” ratchet - sanders – brad nailers * Milwaukee Saws all & compound miter saw * Roll around tool box * 10” Bench grinder * 6 & 10’ Fiberglass step ladders * 6’ Aluminum step ladder * (2) Sets scaffolding * Bolt bin w/bolts * A Frame w/ chain hoist on wheels * Smithy CB-1220XL lathe & mill combo * Dewalt 10” radial arm saw * Champion 1 ½ T engine hoist * Ammco hydraulic press * Thermal Dynamics PAK Master 38XL Plasma cutter * O C Bucklin air compressor * Portable air compressor * Retractable air hose reel w/50’ hose * (7) Lilhonia lights * Centering punch set * Pipe wrenches * C-Clamps * Vice grips * Power cords * Drill bits * Drill press vice * Oxy-acc torch w/acc tank & cart * Metal Shelving * Paint sprayer * Mr Heater 75-125,000 BTU propane heater * Port-a-power * (2) Battery testers * 4’ Metal brake * Bolt cutters * Auto Rotisserie * Drywall jack * Graco paint sprayer * Lots of screws, nails. Bolts, & Fasteners * Echo chain saw * Senco Framer Pro1 XP * Stinger Uni spotter stud welder * 5th Wheel and Gooseneck hitches * Hilti TE 17 Hammer drill * 10” buffer-polisher * Evolution mag drill * Dayton 4” belt sander on stand * Makita 4” angle grinder * Bauer 4.5 & 7” angel grinders NIB * Ryobi gas string trimmer NIB * Extra Large Vice ( Columbia #205) * Transmission jack * 4’ Bull float HOUSEHOLD/MISC (2) Bernina 1090 sewing machines

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Prevent parasites through grazing management

By Penn State Extension Parasites continue to plague many sheep and goat producers throughout the grazing season. Internal parasites decrease growth rates and in high levels can even cause death. However, sheep and goat producers can follow several practices to minimize the impacts to their flock or herd. These practices center on grazing management, but can also include genetic selection principles.

Livestock pass internal parasite eggs in their manure.

These eggs then hatch and go through several larval stages until they reach an infective stage. This can take as little as six days to go from egg to infective stage. Therefore, producers can use grazing rotations to stay ahead of this cycle.

A key is to subdivide fields so that the animals have enough to eat for four to five days. Fields can be subdivided using temporary fencing such as poly-wire or electric net fence.

These smaller areas allow sheep or goats to graze the forages present in the field more evenly. Rotate animals into a new field within five days in order to stay ahead of the parasite life cycle. In other words, the parasite larva reach the infective stage after the sheep or goats have moved out of that field.

Larva can survive for long periods, even as long as 120 days, when weather conditions are cool and moist. However, when the weather is hot and dry, those parasites can die very quickly. Therefore, the challenge comes when producers balance between these weather patterns to ensure that infective parasite larva are no longer present in the pastures. This can be much easier to write about than accomplish because the goal is to keep fields lush and growing, which creates a more ideal environment for the parasites. Harvesting fields for hay is one way to open up those areas to heat and sunlight in order to kill parasite larva. Another option is to have long rest periods so that the parasites die before the sheep return to that field to graze.

Parasites can also go into a hypobiotic or dormant state inside sheep or goats. Parasites can remain in this state until environmental conditions improve. Sheep and goat producers often see problems when this occurs during the summer. Animals graze pastures short during extended hot and dry weather conditions. Then, when weather conditions improve following a rain, a sudden parasite “bloom” occurs.

Parasites that remained inside animals as well as parasites that remained in the egg stage develop very quickly to an infective state. This leads to very large numbers of infective parasites. Therefore, adequate rest periods of 65 days or more between grazings can be critical during the summer!

Multi-species grazing also contributes to breaking the parasite life cycle. While sheep and goats share many of the same parasites, cattle and horses do not. Cattle and horses grazed with sheep and goats help to break parasite life cycles because the sheep and goat parasites cannot survive in those other species. Sheep and goats can graze fields at the same time as cattle or horses, or they can graze in a leader-follower system. The leader-follower system allows one species to graze and then after an adequate rest period and forage regrowth, the other species grazes the field.

Another option to prevent parasite infections is to leave at least four inches of forage in the fields when animals move to the next field. Some producers will rotate sheep or goats at taller heights. Most parasite larva are found in the first two inches of forage growth, so the goal is to move the sheep and goats out of a field before they graze down to levels where parasite larva will be ingested.

A final option is to consider the genetics of the sheep and goats. Producers should keep records that identify when they treat animals for parasites. This information should include who was treated, date treated, and product used. Producers should also track withdrawal dates to ensure that no medication residues are present when sheep or goats go to market.

Producers should cull animals that they consistently treat more often than most animals in the flock or herd. This allows producers to develop genetics that are more resistant to parasite infections. The parasites will still be present, but the animal’s immune system can better withstand the infection.

The National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) can take this selection practice a step further by identifying parasite resistant sheep and meat goats through Estimated Breeding Values. Producers develop these breeding values through fecal egg counts from each lamb or kid in the flock.

Those individuals with higher resistance produce lower fecal egg counts. Producers enrolled in the program enter fecal egg count data along with other performance data and submit to NSIP. For more information on NSIP, check out their website or call their office at 515-708-8850.

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2023 — Page A27

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• Honda engine

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• 38 hp Kohler • Soft start • Cold weather package

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Used Tillage Unit

• 40-ft. • Variable Gang Control • Rolling Baskets Buy or Lease to own

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3106 rockpicker

• Kohler 35 hp engine • Hydraulic winch • Muffler and winter kit

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John Deere 1830 Air Drill • 10-ft. rock swath • Single pass operation • Easy to Use Buy or Lease to own

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2017 John Deere 640D header

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• 430 Tow Behind cart

• Pea auger • Transport • Very clean unit Buy or Lease to own

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Table 1. Average percent of fields by year fitting into the six categories. The dry years 2020, ‘21 and ‘22 are different than the other years.

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water late in the season than is needed.

Some years, a significant rain can cause the soil to be wetter in September, but it is usually due to applying more irrigation water than needed. The data shows that in 2017, 72% of fields were over-irrigated late in the season, and even in the drought year of 2022, 36% of fields were over-irrigated late in the year.

However, the data shows that in the dry years, 2020, ’21 and ‘22, 15-20% of the irrigators let their fields get dry late in the season, maybe even dry enough to have resulted in small yield losses. So, in dry years, data driven decisions could lead some irrigators to apply more water.

Table 2. Percent of fields that became wetter moving from August to Sept. 15. The dry years 2020, ’21 and ‘22 fields are much drier than the other years in the fall.

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University of Nebraska Extension irrigation scheduling recommendations encourage irrigators to allow the crop to continue using more and more of the stored soil water starting in August and continuing into September when the crop matures. The recommendation is to lower the soil water level from the usual summer water condition of a minimum of 50% plant available water in the top three feet of soil to 40% in the top four feet after the dough stage (R4) is reached. Thus, the stored soil water content should be significantly lower when the crop matures in September than earlier in August.

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The data does not give any insight into why so many farmers over-irrigate late in the year, but it could be because the irrigation routine is set in July when the plants are transpiring at their peak, the days are long and the temperatures are high. Then, as the daylight hours shorten and the temperatures get cooler in late summer, many keep irrigating at July levels even though crop water use for corn has gone from an average of two inches/week at silking to 1.25 inches/ week at full dent. Again, as creatures of habit, without good soil water monitoring data to direct our irrigation scheduling, we just keep on doing what we have been doing. Other crops, including soybeans, have a similar dramatic drop in crop water use moving through August and into September.

The Extremely Dry Winter/Spring 2022-23 Leaving the soil as dry as possible without lowering yields saves money on pumping costs and leaves room to store offseason precipitation. Most years, adequate precipitation will be received from October through May to refill the soil profile on fields that were fully irrigated the previous year in the entire state. A lot of years, even in the Panhandle, the two to four inches of recharge that fully irrigated fields can hold will be received from rainfall or snowfall.

In addition to financial savings, leaving the soil drier will help reduce harvest delays due to mud if rain is received in the fall.

However, the winter and spring of 202223 has been an exception for most of Nebraska, with off-season precipitation well below normal. This has highlighted the only

downside to leaving the soil dry at the end of the irrigation season: In years when we have a very dry off-season, we will need to pump some water in June to refill the profile before the high water demand days of July arrive. The data showed that some fields were at field capacity at the end of the irrigation season in 2022, but many of the silt loam soil fields would require four to five inches of water to refill the profile. The problem is, without soil water monitoring equipment, one will not know if their field is already refilled to field capacity or not.

Other lighter soil texture fields will take less water to refill them.

Carefully Consider Decisions to Apply Water in May and June Decisions to irrigate in May and June need to be considered very carefully. Longterm averages show May and June to be two of the highest rainfall months in Nebraska.

The rainfall is usually more than needed to refill the soil profile for fields that were irrigated the previous year.

Additionally, we need to factor in the cost to pump the irrigation water and the danger of leaching nitrogen and sulfur below the root zone, so irrigation can get expensive very quickly. One inch of water that moves below the root zone, whether from rain or irrigation, will take at least five to 10 lbs. of nitrogen with it. This illustrates that putting nitrogen fertilizer on closer to when the plant will use it with a sidedress application or through chemigation should be considered a best management practice.

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By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator When going out to tag calves, most cow-calf producers would prefer to find a new bull calf rather than a heifer. This is logical given that the bull calf, which in most cases will become a steer, will weigh more, and bring more money per pound when selling at weaning than his heifer herd mates born at the same time. In the feedyard, steer calves grow faster, are more efficient and finish at heavier weights, providing greater pounds to sell at harvest. Steer performance justifies the premiums paid for steers over heifers.

For the cow-calf producer though, could heifers have more potential value than a steer? Heifer calves provide more options and opportunities than a bull calf. To produce calves, you need heifers and relatively few bulls. While the bull is important genetically, he doesn’t contribute much to the environmental factors that influence success in the production of calves. The cow provides and delivers the vast majority of what a calf needs from conception to weaning.

Heifer calves give a cow-calf producer several marketing options: They can be sold at weaning.

They can be retained and exposed for breeding.

Non-pregnant heifers can be sold as feeders Pregnant heifers can be retained in the herd or sold as bred heifers.

Retained bred heifers enter the herd and generate income from the calves they produce.

They can then also be sold as young to middle-aged bred cows when they are often at their peak value.

Tax Breaks of Raised Heifers When raised heifers retained more than 24 months for breeding purposes are sold as bred females or as cull cows, they provide additional tax advantages, as their sale is taxed at a capital gains rate rather than as ordinary income. This is a significant benefit due to these dollars being taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income and capital gains income not being subject to self-employment tax.

The Big Picture of Heifer Profitability Obviously, the cattle market and the long-term cattle cycle comes into play in this discussion when looking at the value of a bull calf versus a heifer calf. The retained heifer calves that will generate the most value are the ones that produce calves when prices are high and then are sold themselves as a bred cow or for harvest when prices are near their cyclical peak. Market conditions and the long-term cattle cycle significantly impact the potential lifetime value that will be generated by a heifer calf.

So, which is preferable, a bull calf or a heifer calf? It really depends on if the cow-calf operation is structured to benefit from the value prospects that heifers provide. There can be tremendous opportunities to capture value from heifers when working with market conditions and capitalizing on the tax advantages. For cow-calf producers who understand and leverage a heifer’s value potential, steers are great for providing income, but heifers can be used to generate wealth.

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could save money, water and nitrogen by using data from irrigation scheduling systems to make data-driven decisions to help them feel confident they are getting optimal yields without putting on extra water just for insurance purposes.

Otherwise, irrigators follow their natural tendencies to put on about the same amount of water as in the past and just slightly adjust it for dry or wet years. For more information on yield losses, take time to read the following NebGuide: Plant Growth and Yield as Affected by Wet Soil Conditions Due to Flooding or Over-Irrigation.

First Steps Many irrigators already use soil water monitoring equipment or ET data to make good data-driven decisions. The only thing they need to do is continue what is working and hone their analysis skills.

Now is the time to get the probes in the ground. While other tasks may seem more pressing, early installation of sensors is important to ensure proper operation during the later critical growth phases. Early installation helps to minimize root and leaf damage and makes it easy to get around the field with the pickup or ATV to install the equipment.

Keep in mind that the plants next to the probes are an integral part of the sensor and must be protected so they can represent all the other plants in the field. Do not install sensors when the soil is too wet and make as few footprints as possible to prevent soil compaction.

Irrigators wanting to purchase equipment should keep in mind that many NRDs across the state offer incentives to purchase irrigation scheduling equipment.

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Proper tank mixing procedures

By Penn State Extension Why tank mix in the first place?

Combining several products into one spray greatly increases efficiency, which saves valuable time and diesel fuel. Fewer trips across the field also reduces the likelihood of causing soil compaction, which can have a wide array of negative impacts on a crop. Additionally, combining multiple modes of action in the tank can slow the evolution of resistant weeds, pathogens, and insects.

Another great benefit of tank mixing is the improved performance afforded by including the proper adjuvants.

Whether it’s a sticker, spreader, drift reducing agent, or something else entirely, many pesticides would not perform optimally without being combined with the right tank mix partners. Check out this useful Penn State Extension article if you want to learn more about spray adjuvants.

Consult the Literature, Utilize Technology The obligatory statement that always arises when discussing pesticides certainly applies to tank mix compatibility as well: Read the label! The pesticide label will have key information on which adjuvants should and should not be mixed with a certain product, whether or not it requires agitation, and which products it should Not be mixed with.

The Penn State Agronomy Guide also contains valuable information on the do’s and don’ts of tank mixing pesticides.

The MixTank App is a valuable tool for pesticide applicators that can be downloaded on a smartphone or tablet for free or used online.

Always Take a Water Sample Before even getting into whether certain pesticides mix well together, it’s a great idea to test the quality of your water.

“Hard” water contains positively charged cations which can bind to negatively charged anions in the pesticide formulation, which will decrease the efficacy of the product. Commonly observed cations include calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), and sodium (Na+). If you take a water sample and find that you do have hard water, adding Ammonium sulfate (AMS) to the spray tank solution is a common remedy. For most applications, adding 17 lbs of dry AMS per 100 gal of water should do the trick. The table below provides a basic scale of reference for what constitutes hard or soft water.

Soft Water pH can have a tremendous impact on how a pesticide will perform. Due to the wide range of variability of pesticides, the optimal pH for the spray tank formulation is somewhat of a moving target. For example, a fungicide such as Captan will last the longest at a pH of 5, which is fairly acidic. Conversely, the insecticide Sevin (carbaryl) lasts the longest at a neutral pH of 7. Be sure to read your pesticide label to determine what spray tank pH you should be aiming for. pH buffers can always be added to the tank to achieve the desired pH level.

If you aren’t sure about the quality of the water you use in your pesticide spray tank, then consider having your water tested by the kind folks at the Penn State Ag Analytical Services Laboratory.

Proper Mixing Order is Crucial Make sure to add the components of your desired tank mix in the order listed below: Fill the tank halfway full with clean water, do not pour concentrated pesticide directly into an empty tank If the pesticide calls for the use of AMS, then add that after the water.

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2008 Terex 636 telehandler.......... ........................................$37,500

2005 Peterbilt 379, Cat C15, 18 speed, 20,000 lb lift axle, wet kit, 276” wheelbase, 48” flat top sleeper...........................$105,000

2016 Ford F-350 Lariat, crew cab, 6.7L diesel, heated and cooled seats, 5th wheel, aftermarket wheels and tires, deleted, 107,000 miles. Previous salvage title...................................$39,500

1976 Cat 627B twin engine scraper, cushion hitch......$34,000

2009 John Deere 350D excavator, 10,000 hours, manual coupler, multiple bucket options, hydraulic thumb, 13-ft. stick. recent work orders......................$70,000

2014 Case 1021F XR loader, 8000 hours.......................$99,500

2010 Kobelco SK140 excavator, zero tail swing, auxiliary hydraulic, 4800 hours, extensive work orders..............................$50,000

2005 Volvo EC290 excavator, 9000 hours, manual coupler, multiple buckets available, 13-ft. stick.................................$50,000

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2014 John Deere 7290R MFWD tractor, 7300 hours, 290 hp........... ......................................$129,500

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2005 Komatsu WA380-5 loader.. ........................................$45,000 1992 Kenworth T800 water truck, 4000 gallon tank, front and rear spray bars................$32,500

2014 Komatsu PC490-10 excavator, 12,000 hours, manual coupler, 13-ft. stick, very clean and tight machine...................$75,000

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2001 Ingersoll-Rand SD122 84” padfoot roller, enclosed cab.......... ........................................$45,000

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1993 Case 7140 MFWD tractor, 240 hp, 18R42 duals, 2 remotes, 8950 hours.......................$37,500

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2005 Komatsu WA200 PT wheel loader, hydraulic coupler, 3rd valve, 17,000 hours. Runs and works great......................$45,000

2012 Trailking 55-ton lowboy, 26-ft. well, self contained, lift axle, fenders...............................................................................................$75,000

2017 Komatsu D155AXi-8 dozer, 7000 hours, recent engine, GPS Intelligent machine with Integrated GPS, Semi-U blade, rippers... Buy or Rent... $399,000

2008 John Deere 850J WLT 6 way blade, 6700 hours, rippers.

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2005 John Deere 750J LT 6 way blade, rippers, 9000 hours............ ........................................$99,500

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2012 Fontaine 51 ton lowboy, hydraulic neck, 25-ft. well, 51-ft. long..................................$64,500

2004 Trailking 55 ton lowboy, hydraulic neck, 53-ft............$55,000

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2016 McCloskey 36”x80-ft. radial gravel stacker, electric drive, scales...................... Rental Unit!

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UM research chronicles forest recovery after Montana’s 2017 fire season

By Raequel Roberts, UM News Service where plants get moisture and nutrients like For a researcher who studies wildfire, nitrogen.”

University of Montana graduate student Her studies found thousands of seedlings Kyra Clark-Wolf couldn’t have had better growing after the fires, especially at sites timing. with cooler, damper conditions – often Clark-Wolf arrived in Missoula to start found in the shade of the dead trees and upher graduate studies on the impacts of wildper canopy, as well as on the north side of fires on forests at the W.A. Franke College mountains with higher elevations and more of Forestry & Conservation on July 4, 2017. undergrowth. She found fewer seedlings Eleven days later, a lightning strike sparked at sites with less shade and drier, hotter the Lolo Peak Fire just south of the city, conditions. burning nearly 54,000 acres and leaving In the case of the Lolo Peak and Sunrise lasting and indelible images among Misfires, moderate temperatures and ample rain soulians of dense smoke and flames visible in the years since the fires helped seedlings from town. get started and survive in the burned areas, The impacts of that fire on the forest, as but as climate change continues, Clark-Wolf well as the Sunrise Fire burning at the same said, weather conditions might not be so time west of Missoula, would go on to be favorable for young seedlings in the future. central to Clark-Wolf’s doctoral work. Her “This study offers a bit of good news,” findings are shared in two papers, the second said Higuera. “It wasn’t a given to find so recently published in Forest Ecology and many seedlings after these wildfires. Across Management, a leading journal in her field. the West, there is a trend toward fewer seed“I was curious once the smoke cleared up lings growing after wildfires, in part because what was going on in the forest and what of warmer and drier summers. Fortunately, the fires left behind,” she said, “and how these forests seem to be regenerating much the effects of ongoing climate change could like they have in the past, at least for now.” change forest recovery.”

The results from Clark-Wolf’s study With support from her adviser, Philip suggest steps forest managers might take to Higuera, professor and director of UM’s promote regrowth, such as leaving burned PaleoEcology and Fire Ecology Lab, trees standing. Her findings can also help and Kim Davis, a UM research scientist, replanting efforts to focus on areas where Clark-Wolf applied for $25,000 in research its most needed, including those locations funding from the federal Joint Fire Science far from potential seed sources.

Program and proposed to study how burned “Burnt trees all over the place look ugly landscapes find life again. to many people,” she said, “but they serve She chose the Lolo Peak and Sunrise fires important functions. One is providing for the very practical reason that both were shading; another is attracting wood boring close by, and for the next three years her beetles, which bring in birds like woodresearch would require endless road trips, peckers.” arduous hikes and hours spent counting tiny Burnt trees can also be a source for seeds. tree seedlings and measuring their growth.

“Lodgepole pine cones stay up in the Her laboratories were 69 field plots canopy, sealed up with resin, and when staked out at mountain locations far from fire comes through it melts that resin and roads and recreational sites. Her subjects releases seeds. So even if the tree dies, its were the thousands of tiny tree seedlings seeds are released for the next generation,” she marked and followed over the years. she said. “It’s just a sea of seedlings up She also tracked the “micro-site” conditions there now.” where those seedlings grew.

“It’s a nice reminder that while severe “We wanted to see how warm and dry it fires are impactful for people,” Clark-Wolf gets right at the ground surface, and what said, “these forests have been experiencing was happening with the soils,” she said of fires for thousands of years and at least for her research, which included help from a now they are pretty good at coming back.” number of undergraduate students. “Soil conditions are important because that’s

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Trader’s Dispatch, July 2023 — Page A35

Natural, washable antimicrobial cleaning wipes

Deadline for advertising in the August 2023 issue is WEDNESDAY, August 2nd.

By Jessica Ryan Most antimicrobial wipes, which are predominantly made of synthetic fibers like polyester and polypropylene, are discarded after a single use and end up in landfills where they can stay for hundreds of years and become a source of environmental microplastic fiber pollution. But, researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently developed sustainable machine-washable antimicrobial wipes that can be used at least 30 times for cleaning hard and nonporous surfaces.

There has been a remarkable increase in the use of antimicrobial wipes due to the growing awareness of personal health protection. According to the Antimicrobial Wipes Market Outlook report, the worldwide antimicrobial wipes market is estimated to reach $21.6 billion by 2030.

ARS researchers developed antimicrobial wipes by using raw cotton fiber that naturally produced silver nanoparticles 4 2 Spreader trucks available inside the fiber in the presence of a silver precursor. These 4 We also offer side dump hauling embedded silver nanoparticles can then release silver ions that act as antibacterial agents and kill harmful bacteria. for long hauls “Silver nanoparticles are one of the popular antimicrobial Loader and Skid Steer Available agents used for producing odor-inhibiting, anti-infective textile products and other personal health products,” said Sunghyun Nam, research engineer at ARS’s Cotton Chemistry and Utilization Research Unit in New Orleans.

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It also transforms cotton fibers themselves into antimicrobial agents rather than serving as a carrier of antimicrobial agents, which is what makes them reusable.

The antimicrobial wipes are made from natural cotton fibers, rather than conventional petroleum-based synthetic fibers.

To reuse the wipes, people can simply wash them in the laundry.

“We also found that the wipes still successfully killed pathogens — even after being washed 30 times in the laundry,” said Nam. “The wipes regenerate their antimicrobial surface every time they are wet or washed because the embedded nanoparticles act as a reservoir of silver ions.”

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Planning for low hay stocks

By Shannon Sand, UNL With the lowest level of hay stocks since 1974 and continued drought in many parts of Nebraska. Many producers have been planning for a potential continuation of low hay stocks and high prices.

According to USDA’s Ag Marketing Service (AMS) for Nebraska, when comparing the last week of January 2023 to 2022 there has been a decrease in the tons of hay stored by approximately 30% and when comparing the last week of February 2023 to February 2022 there is a 77% decrease.

With these low hay store numbers in mind, now is a good time to take inventory of your feed and hay resources and plan for next year’s needs.

This inventory and planning is important as the greatest expense producers face each year are feed costs. With that in mind, here are a few tips when planning for feed.

1) Determine on average how much hay you need per head.

2)Determine whether you are paying on a per ton or per bale basis.

3) Know the hay quality you are purchasing to spend your feeding dollars more effectively.

4) Plan an optimal ration in terms of cost. Tools like the UNL feed cost cow-q-lator can help in determining this.

Checking prices and availability and creating a plan can a go a long way in reducing anxiety of what we will feed our cows this fall and winter.

Important dates July 11 2017 Wilson cattle pot, quad axle, 53-ft., nose 10-ft., rear 19-ft., belly 24-ft., width is 102”, 13-ft. 7” (9” more clearance), stainless steel front and lift deck in nose.

July 11 1955 President Eisenhower signed a bill requiring use of the inscription ‘In God We Trust’ on all paper money.

1985 The Coca Cola company makes one of worst decisions in marketing history when it decides to change it’s original formula and introduces “New Coke”.

2008 Oil hits an all time high of $147 a barrel following further missile testing by Iran in the middle east and concerns over oil supplies should tensions increase further between Iran and Israel over Iran’s Nuclear program.

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Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc., Bismarck & Fargo ND ........................................... A36 Jr’s Harvesting, Inc., Eureke, SD ......... A21 Krogmann Mfg.....................................C10 Lane Judisch Swathing, Conrad MT ... A11 Lattin & Sons, Power MT.............. C4, C22 Lee’s Trapworks, LTD, Swift Currant Canada ......................................................C32 Lewistown Polaris, Lewistown MT ...... A21 Lewistown Rental, Lewistown MT .......B13 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MT .....................................................C34 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT ........ A15 Milk River Ag, Chinook, MT .................C14 Montana Ag Safety Program .................B7 Montana Farrier Supply, Livingston MT..C26 Montana Fence, Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell MT............... A4, B10, B12 Montana Fiberglass Inc, Lewistown MT .... ...........................................................C28 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb, Great Falls MT ...............C8 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT .....................................................C27 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls MT.. ........................................................... A21 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall MT ... ........................................................... A36 MQS, Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville MT ..............................................C15 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT .......................................................C2 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT ....................................B11, B15, C29 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT....C24 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms MT ..................................................... A33 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT ............... A17 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point MT .....................................................C22 Oxbow Engineering LLC, Randy Pierce PE Three Forks MT ...................................C6 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT .......C27 Platinum Auto Center, Big Timber MT ... A8 Poteet Construction, Missoula MT ......C30 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton MT ...........................................................C32 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree MT...C12 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT .....C19 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT .....................................................B10 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT....B3 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, MT ..............C2

RDO Equipment, Missoula MT ..............C2 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell MT. ...........................................................C20 Rehbein Ford, Inc., Plains MT ...............C9 Reinke, RPH Irrigation Services, Choteau MT .....................................................C17 Rockwell Scales, Simms MT ............... A34 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River MT ..........C31 Roofing By Frank Merchant, Great Falls, MT .......................................................C2 RPH Irrigation Services, Reinke, Choteau MT .....................................................C17 Severinsen Irrigation, Zimmatic & GSI, Fairfield MT.............................................. A15 Shop Specialties, Valier MT...................C4 Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT .... A36, C24 SprayFlex, Doug Henke Chester, MT ........ ...........................................................C30 Steel Etc, Great Falls MT ....................C21 Stokes Fencing, Conrad MT................C10 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad MT .....................................................C15 Sunrise Hoppers, Bow Island AB Canada ...........................................................B16 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon MT ..................A24, A35 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester MT..B12 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby MT ............. A13 TCB Transport LLC, Todd Bedosky, Geyser MT .....................................................C34 The Western Feed Corral, Great Falls MT . ...........................................................B16 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks MT ........................................... A16 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre & Great Falls MT ...................................C17 Tom’s Shop, Grass Range MT.............C12 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield MT .........B7 Treasure State Wood Boilers, LLC, Charley Bucklin, Bigfork, MT ............................B4 Tri County Implement, Sidney MT .......C31 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton MT.....C1 Triple T Sales, Chinook MT....................B5 TT&E Inc, Victor MT...............................C8 Valley, Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls MT ..................................................... A21 Valley Steel LLC, Ryegate MT ...............C3 Valley Trailer Sales, Belgrade MT ..........C4 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester MT ....C23 Weaver Grain Bins, Power MT ............ A34 Westfield, Power Motors, Fort Benton MT ...........................................................C32 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger MT .....B3 Zimmatic, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT ..................................................... A15 Zimmerman Manure & Silage Hauling, Fairfield MT..............................................C10

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UNIQUE 66.85-ACRE EQUESTRIAN RANCH located along Sun River Road about 1 mile W of Great Falls, MT and along the Sun River for about 3/4 of a mile. This property consists of approximately 51 acres of flood irrigated hay land for grass-hay production and 10 acres of grazing land. It features a ranch-site area of about 6 acres for the equestrian buildings and two very nice ranch homes having a view of the river valley, with a new 72-ft. x 140-ft. indoor riding arena, a combination shop & hay barn, several horse sheds with corrals, a round pen, and a well with good potable water. The current use of the property is for horse boarding, breeding, riding, and training with good potential income. The river frontage, with brush/trees along the bank, supports a population of Pheasants, Ducks, Geese, and deer, plus there’s fishing and floating on the Sun River. Mild Winters here in Central Montana, just East of the Rocky Mountains. This very special property has an incredible and convenient location and we are proud to present it at $2.5 Mil. For the info brochure, go to: https://www.fbrealty.com/wp-content/ uploads/2023/01/2-Lazy-C-Brochure-1C-B-1.pdf

Location, location, location! One-of-a-kind 9.5-acre exceptional building lot with equestrian facilities just 2 blocks from the Great Falls, MT city limits and 5 minutes to hospitals and shopping. Newer 2000-gallon septic tank, drain field with new pipe stubbed in and ready for a new custom-built 6 bedroom home. Excellent well water and old water rights on 2 wells, electrictiy and natural gas ON SITE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1984 mobile home (for property manager or temporary living while building new home) and small historic cabin to restore (both can be removed).

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Montana State alumna publishes research into wheat stem sawfly biocontrols

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service Research from a Montana State Univergraduate student, Dayane Reis, to determine sity alumna published recently in the jourwhether ingesting sugar had an impact on nal Physiological Entomology could have the wasps’ lifespan. The insects were fed tangible impact for Montana agricultural sucrose, the same type of sugar that they producers who deal with perennial damage would get from plant nectar. from wheat stem sawflies.

“We noticed that sugars helped them a Laissa Cavallini, who completed her lot,” Cavallini said. “They need this remaster’s degree in entomology in spring source. Feeding on water, they would live 2022, worked alongside professor David for two to five days, and feeding on sugar, Weaver and department head Bob Petersome of them lived for 60 days or longer.” son in the Department of Land Resources It was an important finding, Cavallini and Environmental Sciences in MSU’s said, and it confirmed the hypothesis that College of Agriculture. The project examnectar could make a large difference in ined two species of parasitic wasps that the effectiveness of the parasitoids as bioact as biocontrols for wheat stem sawfly. controls. But the team still had to gauge Cavallini explored the nutritional needs of whether the wasps could access plant nectar those wasps to explore ways of boosting on or near agricultural fields, so they next their effectiveness as biocontrols — a pest investigated whether the lab findings could management tactic that involves using one be replicated in an agricultural setting and organism to manage another. explored crops that could serve as a source The insects, called Bracon cephi and of nectar.

Bracon lissogaster, are small orange wasps Ultimately, the team identified cowpea as that can detect the presence of wheat stem a potential partner crop to serve as a food sawfly larvae inside a wheat stem. They source for the two parasitoid species. A then inject a paralyzing toxin into the sawfly type of pulse crop, cowpea was appealing larvae before laying their own eggs. When for several reasons. It produces extrafloral the wasp eggs hatch, the immature wasps nectar, meaning its nectar is more easily kill and consume the immobilized sawfly. accessible for insects like B. cephi and B. “Something interesting about these paralissogaster, providing an ideal food source sitoids and about wheat stem sawfly itself is to help them live longer and work more that the organisms are all native,” said Caeffectively in wheat stem sawfly managevallini, who completed her undergraduate ment. Additionally, heat and drought tolerwork in her home country of Brazil before ant cowpea also provides many of the same joining Weaver’s lab in 2018 as a graduate benefits as other pulse crops, like peas and student. “What’s more, these two species lentils. It fixes nitrogen in soil, reducing the are the only ones known to parasitize the need for nitrogen fertilizer, and it helps to wheat stem sawfly.” prevent erosion and maintain soil moisture, That unique relationship means that B. making it a good candidate as a rotational cephi and B. lissogaster are naturally suited crop in years when a field may otherwise to act as biocontrols for wheat stem sawflies be left fallow, said Cavallini. but are limited by a short lifespan in wheat “Another important part of this research fields. Cavallini’s work examined the nuis that we don’t have cowpea being widely tritional needs of the parasitic wasps to see grown in Montana,” she said. “We didn’t if their diet could increase their lifespan know if the parasitoids, which are native, and potentially make them more effective would be attracted to it. But we found management tools. that they were able to perceive odors from “I thought it was a nice opportunity to cowpea plants and move to feed on the work with parasitoids and look into controlextrafloral nectar.” ling insect pests in a way that’s less harmful Because the experiments with cowpea to the environment,” said Cavallini. “We were done in a lab, Cavallini said field tests already knew that some parasitoids were are needed to determine if those results able to feed on nectar, but we didn’t have a can be replicated on a farm. She added lot of information in the beginning. We saw that incorporating this biocontrol could an opportunity to see if that was the same be effective alongside the development of here in Montana.” solid-stemmed wheat varieties that are more Because Montana has a dry, arid climate, difficult for sawflies to burrow into. As CaCavallini said, it was necessary to identify vallini moves on to a doctoral program at whether the wasps could readily access North Carolina State University, she hopes plant nectar as a food and water source. future graduate students at MSU will conDepending on the type of plant, a lack of tinue those explorations. water could mean the nectar forms crystals “Altogether, this research has the pothat are difficult to consume or, most often, tential to have important impacts on how the nectar is stored in a part of the plant that wheat stem sawfly is managed in Montana,” the small insects can’t easily reach. CavalCavallini said. lini built on research done by a previous

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These Valier Elementary students await the flushing of the tank of walleye that Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks were stocking into Lake Frances. Photo courtesy of Thedis Crowe.

Ancestors Great eagle circling above me, I feel you are My grandfather, as around me you soar Through my eyes, I see many things but With your guidance, I see so much more

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By Leann Sato, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Know your zone. Landscape the yard by hydrozones for water efficiency. Design landscape areas by water needs based on the plant bed’s sun or shade exposure, soil, types of plants, and watering system. Then adjust the irrigation system and watering schedule for the area’s specific needs. This helps irrigate effectively and efficiently without wasting water. Know your zones hydrozones for water efficiency.

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Grass that stays flat can be sprinkled with one to one and a half inches of water early in the morning or late afternoon. Dry grass may also appear grayish instead of green or have curled blades. Avoid overwatering the lawn with the spring-back test.

Slow it down, spread it out, and soak it in. Use the three S’s of stormwater for landscape drainage. First, slow water down by directing flows to flatter slopes or roughened areas. Second, spread it out over more surface area like wide open channels, through a vegetated strip, or over rocky ground. Third, soak, or infiltrate water into the ground in a plant bed or lawn area. Slow it down, spread it out, soak it in - the three S’s of stormwater management.

Bag and toss pet waste. Contrary to popular belief, pet waste should not be used as fertilizer. Since cats and dogs are omnivores, their waste carries harmful bacteria and pathogens that can spread into soils and plant produce. Only commercial-grade composting employs the high temperatures required to destroy these organisms. Pet waste is best flushed in the toilet or bagged and tossed into the garbage. Prevent the spread of harmful microbes with proper pet waste disposal.

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Trim out larger branches from the middle of the shrub to allow for ventilation and leave the strong, healthy new stalks. By pruning a little each year, you will maintain the shape, size, and vigor of the shrub.

Rain, rain, rain, and we are still in a drought. How can this be? It’s much the same as a single dose of medicine, it helps symptoms of an illness, but it takes a sustained amount to cure it. The same applies to rain storms. In a severe drought, static tension causes the initial rain to run off instead of being absorbed. After a few soaking rains, the soil absorbs the moisture and recharges the groundwater. For lasting relief, we need multiple rains over several months.

After your bulbs are done blooming do you want to cut off the stem and floppy leaves? I’m telling you don’t do it! The plant needs its leaves to collect energy from the sun and feed it back into the bulb. Clearing away the foliage may cause less vigor in the blossoms for next year. After the leaves

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have yellowed, it is ok to shear them down.

Plant a perennial next to the bulbs that can grow up and mask the dying foliage until it is ready to be removed.

We have enjoyed the additional rain that we have received this spring, and so have the weeds! It seems like you pull weeds one day, and the next day you go back and there are more. It appears like you will never win the battle but don’t get discouraged, keep weeding. Look at the positive side. Moist soil makes pulling the weeds much easier, and know that for every weed you pull, you are eliminating the competition for water and nutrients for your plants. So off with their heads!

Is your tree pushing new growth at the base? These vigorous growing stems are called suckers. They can reduce flowering, fruiting and alter the form of the tree.

Suckers form for many reasons. It can be an indication of stress, and damage to the base of the tree can promote growth. With hand pruners, pull the soil back to find the base of the sucker and clip it off while still less than 6”-12”. Regular pruning of the suckers throughout the growing season is the best way to keep them managed.

By Katie Markheim, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Seed selection and sources. Ready to plant from seed, plant a succession crop or replace your seedlings after a hailstorm?

You should know the consumer has lots of choices in picking a seed company for vegetable or other seeds. Many general or specialty seed companies also sell herbs, flowers, and other plants. Upon request, most seed companies will send you a free catalog. Search the web or check out our NebGuide for a starter’s list of great sources. Happy seed shopping!

Understanding the seed packet. Growing veggies and flowers from seed can be economical and fun. Seed packets and seed catalogues provide information to help you have a successful garden. Here are the helpful parts of the packet back: Seed count Plant height Light When to sow Planting depth Plant spacing Days to maturity Both home and commercial growers can understand the information provided with the seed packet and how to use it when planning a garden.

Vegetable cultivars for Nebraska. You know, there is a great way to ensure a hearty, healthy and active garden, just select the right cultivars of your favorite plant stock or seed.

Cultivars are plant varieties that have been produced in cultivation by selective breeding. Vegetable cultivars for home gardens should be adapted to local growing conditions, depending on what region of Nebraska you’re planting in. Your garden location, experience, likes or dislikes, and intended use of your produce are factors in selecting veggie cultivars for your garden.

Choosing which vegetable cultivar can be bewildering because there are so many varieties. For great suggestions, check out our online NebGuide G1896!

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United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will now manage the scientific and technological advancements of the Rangeland Analysis Platform (RAP), a dataset with an interactive online mapping tool that allows users to access more than three decades of vegetation and production trends across the United States.

Developed by the University of Montana in partnership with Working Lands for Wildlife of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and ARS, RAP provides landowners, resource managers, conservationists, and scientists access to data that can inform land management planning, decision making, and the evaluation of outcomes.

ARS Research Ecologist Sarah McCord, a member of the ARS team leading RAP at the Range Management Research Unit in Las Cruces, NM, says, “RAP tracks how rangeland vegetation is changing over time that provides vital information regarding the risk of wildfire, tree encroachment, and forage production, helping ranchers and managers adjust their management practices in more efficient and effective ways.”

RAP users can assess trends in rangeland resources through time and space by using maps of rangeland vegetation cover and production, such as annual and perennial forbs and grasses, shrubs, and trees, dating back to the mid-1980s.

“ARS has been a long-standing partner on RAP, and we look forward to taking on this new role. ARS will keep the dataset updated and accessible to users and develop innovative applications for the technology to monitor changes, advance research, and bring a deeper understanding of the many ways rangelands are both resilient and at risk,” added McCord.

RAP uses satellite imagery and advanced algorithms in Google Earth Engine to produce long-term datasets across the continental U.S. that are updated every 16 days Elevate1

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Producers and scientists can use RAP to examine vegetation patterns across space and through time. (Image by University of Montana) Researchers from ARS and the University of Montana recently used RAP technology to help land managers assess vegetation trends on public lands and to assist private ranchers in maximizing their grass production. Other recent ARS and collaborator improvements to RAP have resulted in new vegetation models that allow land managers to forecast location-specific wildfire risk across the Great Basin.

“University of Montana and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are ecstatic that ARS will continue giving RAP to the world for the betterment of conservation,” said David Naugle, a University of Montana professor who contributed to RAP development on behalf of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. “The University of Montana and the Working Lands for Wildlife incubated this application, and the platform has reached a point where it is ready to expand to a broader audience.

ARS is the ideal vehicle to do that as the agency works to strengthen the connection between RAP and rangeland conservation across the country.”

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Methods of drying herbs Tender-leafed herbs such as basil, lemon balm, tarragon, and mint have a high moisture content and must be dried rapidly in a dark place to keep their deep-green leaf shade.

Woodier herbs such as sage, rosemary, and thyme can be partially dried in the sun.

Drying herbs Rinse herbs in clean water and tie in bunches with string or elastic bands.

Hang upside down outside in the sunshine, in an airing cupboard, the kitchen, or in an oven at a low temperature.

Bag drying To prepare plants for drying, remove blossoms from the herb plant and rinse the leaves on the stem in cold water to remove soil.

Allow plants to drain on absorbent towels until dry. Then place the herbs in a paper bag and tie the stems. Leave 1”-2” of the stems exposed. This allows the plant oil to flow from the stems to the leaves.

Place the bag in a warm, dry location. In about one to two weeks, when the leaves become brittle, tap them free of the stems and the leaves will fall into the bag. Store leaves in an airtight container away from the light.

Tray drying Clean herbs as for bag drying, but the heavy stalks can be discarded.

Put the leafed stems one layer deep on a tray in a dark, ventilated room.

Turn over the herbs occasionally for uniform drying.

The leaves are ready for storage when they are dry and the stems are tough.

Microwave drying Use a microwave oven to dry herbs.

Place the herbs between paper towels and set them on the rack.

Close the door and turn the microwave on for about two to three minutes. Then check for dryness; the leaves should feel brittle and should crumble easily. If they are not done, leave them in the oven for thirty seconds longer. Although this process actually cooks the herbs, the end product is the same as air-drying. Store the dried herbs in closed containers.

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area as based on average dates between the last spring frost and the first fall frost.

Guides can be used to tell the approximate earliest and latest opportunities to plant as well as estimated harvest times. This is particularly important if you want to plant succession crops or have tomatoes ready to harvest before the fall chill sets in!

Where to put your vegetable garden? A question you may be asking. A well-planned garden can make planting go quickly and efficiently. Organizing a garden in advance also can save steps and time later in the season, increase garden productivity, and allow the gardener more leisure time. Begin planning your garden in January or February, putting it on paper. Make a sketch, put it to scale and add detail. Considerations include location, size, plant spacing, water sources, convenience, soil type and sunlight.

For the best results and improvements over time, keep records from season to season.

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By Emme Demmendaal, Montana State University Montana WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine students have many opportunities to work with veterinarians around Gallatin County, including opportunities with local clinics, conservation centers and more. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham.

Two years ago, when Hamilton resident Jessica London noticed her pregnant horse, DJ, was agitated, kicking at her own belly and exhibiting poor eating and drinking behavior, she tried to treat what she suspected to be colic by herself.

Colic is a common problem in the winter — especially for pregnant horses — but the medication London tried wasn’t working. Not wanting to risk the life of her horse and its foal, she knew it was time to reach out to a veterinarian.

The on-call vet at a local practice recommended that London bring her horse into town for an exam, and when London and DJ arrived in Corvallis the next day, the horse was cared for by veterinarian Dr. Anne Hutton. Originally from Wisdom, Hutton is a graduate of the first class of the WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine, of which Montana State University is a partner. WIMU enrolls students from Washington, Idaho, Montana and Utah.

Hutton believed DJ had something more serious than colic and eventually discovered that the horse had a uterine torsion — a twist in the uterus — and that the fetus had an elevated heart rate.

“There are typically two types of treatment — a nonsurgical or surgical option,” Hutton explained.

With either approach, outcomes of a uterine torsion are most often grim for the fetus, she added. The highest concern is the twist cutting off the blood supply to the fetus. “It’s high risk because (the fetus will) go with reduced blood supply until it’s fixed,” she said.

Hutton and the team at the clinic set out to correct the uterine torsion. They anesthetized the horse, laid her on her side and then rolled her while trying to stabilize the uterus to correct the torsion, Hutton said. Fortunately, after four rolls, the uterus was back to normal. Two months later, DJ gave birth to Annie, a filly named after Hutton.

In this instance, the happy ending was due to London’s ability to access a veterinarian, but in many Montana communities, it is still difficult to obtain professional help without delays due to lack of availability and significant distances to travel.

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Two years ago, Dr. Anne Hutton, right, a veterinarian and alumna of the WIMU veterinary medicine program, cared for Jessica London’s horse Annie, left, and Annie’s mother, DJ. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham.

Important dates July 29

July 29 1945 I-58 Japanese submarine sinks the American cruiser Indianapolis, killing 883 seamen in the worst loss in the history of the U.S. navy.

1976 The so called “Son of Sam” pulls a gun from a paper bag and fires five shots at Donna Lauria and Jody Valenti of the Bronx while they are sitting in a car. Lauria died and Valenti was seriously wounded in the first in a series of shootings by the serial killer, who terrorized New York City over the course of the next year.

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Smoke exposure linked to smaller, misshapen potatoes

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Potato plants exposed to extreme smoke produced lower marketable yields than smoke-free plants, according to preliminary data from a joint University of Idaho and Boise State University study.

Results differed based on variety, with heavy wildfire smoke And, don’t forget to cook a few on a stick exposure being linked to smaller Clearwater Russets and causat the evening campfire. ing more unusable and misshapen Russet Burbanks. The project What’s in a hot dog? Don’t ask, and involved pumping artificially emulated wildfire smoke onto we won’t tell. It’s a sausage, and that’s potato plots covered by plastic. all we will say. Sometimes, it’s better if The two-year study seeks to understand how prolonged you don’t know. exposure to wildfire smoke affects yields, crop quality and the chemical composition of potatoes. Project leaders Mike Thornton, a professor in U of I’s Department of Plant Sciences, and Boise State University Chemistry Department Chair Owen McDougal hope the research helps identify smoke-resistant potato varieties.

“As we look at these varieties, if we see some that are less responsive to smoke, growers and processors can start looking at using those long term,” Thornton said.

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Smoke levels in the experiment were far greater than including rod weeder supplies. levels that occur in nature, even during bad wildfire seasons, Thornton said. Plastic covers raised humidity by up to 20% -- enough to interfere with evaporative cooling of leaves -- and increased temperature by up to 9 degrees during late morning, which likely stunted the We have potato crops. When the team parts repeats the experiment this summer, Thornton plans to available use shade covers to keep the for REM temperature down and fans to circulate air, in part to control Grain Vacs humidity.

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By Dr. Brent Bean, United Sorghum Checkoff Program agronomy Director Silage production plays a critical role in the feedyard and dairy feed supply. Over the last few years there has been a steady increase in the acres planted to silage sorghum on the High Plains. The driving force behind this increase is the decrease in available irrigation water, along with increased daily temperatures and inconsistent rainfall. The amount of water required by silage sorghum will be dependent on the climatic conditions present that drive water demand (evapotranspiration) and the length of maturity of the hybrid.

The maturity length of the silage sorghum is critical in determining total water used during its growing season.

The number of days it takes hybrids to reach harvest can vary by 20 days or more. In the 2022, Texas A&M AgriLife Bushland Forage Sorghum Silage Trial, 76 hybrids were compared ranging from 106 to 126 days to harvest. Using a conservative 0.25 inches of daily water use, this equals a difference of 5 inches of water used by the hybrids!

Earlier maturing hybrids do sacrifice some yield, but not as much as might be expected. In the 2022 trial, hybrids that were harvested after 106 days, yielded an average of 26.1 ton per acre compared to the hybrids harvested after 126 days that yielded 30.6 ton per acre of silage.

One of silage sorghum’s strengths is its ability to withstand an extended period of drought. This was evident during the drought of 2022 when, in late July, there were fields of silage sorghum in the Texas Panhandle that appeared almost dead but fortunately, rainfall began to occur and by midSeptember the sorghum had made a remarkable recovery.

An often asked question is how much water is needed to produce one ton of silage sorghum? Although more research is needed to answer this question under different environments, a good rule of thumb is to expect one ton of silage (65% moisture) for every inch of water available to the sorghum. When irrigation water is limited and must be rationed, it is better to stress the sorghum late in the season rather than during establishment or midseason when it is rapidly growing and adding biomass.

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Addressing Montana’s veterinary shortage CONTINUED FROM PAGE B14

The WIMU program at MSU complements the pre-vet advising program offered to undergraduates in the MSU College of Agriculture, and it is supported by state-of-theart animal facilities, including multiple laboratories, the Health Sciences Building and the Johnson Family Livestock Facility.

At MSU, first-year WIMU students learn basic animal anatomy, immunology, neurology, nutrition, physiology, surgery fundamentals and animal handling. Over the course of the program, students are prepared for all facets of the profession, including caring for pets, horses or livestock.

They are readied to engage in private practice, industry or academia, and the program prepares graduates to enter any dimension of veterinary medicine.

The small class size during the first year of training at MSU provides advantages to students when it comes to hands-on coursework and training, said Dr. Alan Goldhahn, a veterinarian who teaches in the WIMU program.

“We can smother them with attention, and they get more instructor-student contact time,” he said.

For example, the 2022–23 group of WIMU students worked with bison at a nearby ranch and worked with birds of prey at the Montana Raptor Conservation Center.

“They get a lot of exposure to stuff that they never would get at a large university,” Goldhahn said. “The hands-on (experience) and exposure to different elements is huge for their success.”

“It’s a great opportunity with hands-on opportunities in a small class size that you’re just not able to have at Washington State or Colorado State based on sheer numbers,” Schmitt said. He grew up on a cattle operation just outside Chinook and said he always knew he wanted to become a veterinarian.

Quinn said first-year WIMU students also travel throughout Gallatin County, and in summer months, they can seek work or internships in Montana veterinary practices. They can also return to Montana practices for clinical rotations, which are required in their final year at WSU. Hutton said that the exposure to vets in the Gallatin Valley prepared her not only for her next three years of veterinary school but also for returning to practice in the state.

“It nice to have local vets’ guidance — tap into their knowledge to ask them questions about their practice,” she said.

“For those of us (who) want to come back to rural Montana and practice, having the perspective of local vets added a level of experience I don’t think other programs have.”

Goldhahn said the students who come from Bozeman and go to Pullman “have not missed a beat. They feel like they’re ahead of the curve when they get there.”

Quinn noted that in addition to addressing the need for more rural veterinarians in the state, WIMU allows students to keep their tuition costs lower by qualifying for Montana resident tuition rates for the first year and Washington resident tuition rates for the second, third and fourth years.

Students also are eligible for additional scholarships.

“Our goal is to have veterinarians return and serve rural Montana,” he said. “The best way to do that is to provide a good education and reduce the cost involved (with becoming a veterinarian).”

Veterinarians provide a range of important services beyond caring for animals, Schmitt added, including verifying meat safety for local producers and serving as the first line of defense for foreign animal diseases or outbreaks.

“We’re very important in helping with the production of the animals in the area and disease prevention and disease diagnosis and control,” he said. “The first person to see the first case of something is going to be a rural veterinarian on the ground at the producer’s place looking at the animals.”

Today, 90% of the first class of WIMU at MSU graduates have come back to work in Montana, mostly in rural counties. The majority of each WIMU class returns to Montana each year, Goldhahn noted. From 2018 to 2021, more than 35 students have graduated, and about 75% have returned to the state.

“At the end of the day, we work the long hours and travel the long distances because (of) the animals and their people,” Hutton said. “It’s the relationships we build in our community that keep us a little warmer and keep us coming back (to work in rural communities).”

Dr. Lane Schmitt, a large and small animal veterinarian in Chinook who graduated from WIMU in 2018, said he appreciated the hands-on experiences and one-on-one training with instructors during his first year in the program at MSU.

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Monitor livestock water quality throughout the grazing season

the toxin or toxins and the amount of water Having access to good-quality water is ingested. one of the limiting factors for cattle in most The best method for monitoring cyanograzing systems. bacteria is visually, says Meehan. However, “Across the region, many livestock prothis can be difficult due to how rapidly a ducers depend on surface water sources, bloom can develop and ranchers’ ability such as ponds and dugouts to provide liveto check water frequently. One potential stock water,” says Miranda Meehan, North www.centrol-llc.com solution is to use a camera to monitor water Dakota State University Extension livestock locations. environmental stewardship specialist. “UnSIGN UP EARLY FOR YOUR 2024 SOIL SAMPLING If a bloom is observed, ranchers should fortunately, the quantity and quality of surBEFORE YOU GET BUSY WITH HARVEST! remove livestock immediately and submit face waters can fluctuate greatly throughout Standard Analysis, Complete Analysis, Soil Health, a water sample for testing. The sample can the grazing season, depending on weather.” or NutriScan™ Analysis. be evaluated microscopically for potentially The quality of water impacts cattle intake 0-6 inch, 6-24 inch and 24-42 inch depths toxic species of cyanobacteria, or the water and weight gain. Studies have reported imComposite or Variable Rate Sampling can be analyzed for several of the toxins at proved gains by as much as 0.24 pound per with prescription writing. commercial labs at a higher cost. day in yearlings and 0.33 pound per day in 3 SPS guided trucks available.

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IN STOCK IN STOCK Of particular concern are IN STOCK increased concentrations of total dissolved solids (TDS) and sulfates.

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CHOOSE YOUR STEERING SYSTEM Ranchers should monitor TDS and sulfate levels throughout the grazing seaIN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK son because weather and other factors can influence water quality. NDSU Extension specialists recommend a couple tools to aid in monitoring water quality, a hand-held TDS meter and EZ-Steer AutoPilot EZ-Pilot AutoPilot EZ-Pilot Pro sulfate test strips. Both these Motor Drive tools are affordable and easy to use. If the screening indicates the TDS is greater than 4,500 ppm and/or sulfates are greater than 800 ppm, submit a sample to a lab for additional analysis.

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“It is amazing how insect pests can zero in on a field and seem to come out of nowhere,” says James Rogers, NDSU Extension forage crops production specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. “Several years ago, I planted a field to alfalfa that had not been in alfalfa production for several years, and it was the only field of alfalfa for several miles. Sure enough, alfalfa weevils found it and control measures were called for.”

Alfalfa weevil requires heat units for egg hatch to begin and growth development to occur. The heaviest damage to alfalfa is due to larvae feeding at the third and fourth instar stages of development when the larvae have reached maturity. Heavy damage to alfalfa will result in the leaves of plants having a frosted appearance with numerous holes from larvae feeding The best practice for alfalfa weevil management is scouting, says Rogers. Scouting should take place now through the first cutting.

To scout an alfalfa field: Walk the field in an “M” pattern and stop at five locations along the route.

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Record the average plant height and count the total number of larvae found and average number per stem.

To determine the economic threshold for control using a pesticide, it is best to determine the market value of the hay and the cost of control. Alfalfa crop market value is the major driver in determining the economic threshold for control.

In general, as crop value increases, the number of larvae it takes to justify control decreases. This is modified by plant height (maturity) and control ($/acre) costs The NDSU Extension publication “Integrated Pest Management of Alfalfa Weevil in North Dakota” contains tables on economic thresholds for alfalfa weevil based on plant height, crop value and control costs. Find the publication at ndsu.ag/alfalfaweevil.

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Second, while scouting, look for larvae that are off colored from a lime green color. This could be an indication of biological control from a fungal pathogen or parasitic wasp.

This activity may be enough to keep alfalfa weevils below economic threshold. If this type of activity is noted, keep scouting to determine if alfalfa numbers are continuing to rise or are declining.

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History of Ice Cream Month Ice Cream Month was established by the American Dairy association in conjunction with President Ronald Reagan and Walter Dee Huddleston, a Senator from Kentucky. On the backs of this incredibly official declaration, the Ice Cream companies began publicizing the day, encouraging people to go out and enjoy this cold delight as often as possible during the month of July. Ice Cream was first said to be created in Ancient Greece, before the idea of a refrigerator ever came to pass. The so-called “Ice Cream” was incredibly rudimentary, being a mixture of snow honey and fruit, but it was still the beginnings of a great tradition.

The first true Ice Cream was said to be introduced by Catherine de’ Medici in the 16th century. So impressed was Charles I of England (one hundred years after this introduction) that he paid to keep the formula secret, making ice cream a royal prerogative, utterly unobtainable by the common man. The first recorded recipes didn’t exist until the 18th century.

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By Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences A massively destructive hurricane in Florida last year, a very stormy winter in California, and higher than average colony losses mean that 2023 is positioned to be a bad year for honey bees.

“I talked with a beekeeper recently who hadn’t lost more than 20% of his colonies in several years but lost 90% of his bees this year,” said Tim Lawrence, a recently retired Washington State University Extension associate professor who worked with the insects. “And he’s far from alone. I’ve heard from many beekeepers suffering high losses this year.”

Lawrence wrote about the potentially bad year for WSU Tree Fruit Extension’s website.

The decrease is likely due to viruses exacerbated by varroa destructor mites, the main cause for honey bee decline, Lawrence said. The mites kill honey bee brood (pupae and larvae), introduce numerous viruses, and severely weaken adult bees and their immune systems, making them more prone to disease.

WSU scientists have several research projects involving varroa mites, honey bee reproduction and mating, plus beekeeping workshops and other supports to help the industry pollinate crops around Washington.

In most years, beekeepers who experienced significant losses would resupply by purchasing the insects from beekeepers in Florida. Unfortunately, the bee population in the Sunshine State took a massive hit from Hurricane Ian last year, limiting the supply.

Generally, the pollinator season starts in late February in California almond groves. Beekeepers from around the country bring their bees west to pollinate these early-blooming trees. But the steady series of atmospheric rivers dumping significant rain on California has limited the number of flying days bees have had to pollinate.

Bees generally fly when temperatures are above 54 degrees and winds aren’t too strong. The limited flying days also impact honey bee queens because they mate in the air.

Less flight time means less mating, which means fewer and delayed bees and queens for sale that beekeepers rely upon.

“It’s been brutal,” Lawrence said. “Beekeepers are used to adapting, but getting hit from so many angles is a huge challenge.”

And all that could impact Washington crops that depend on hiring the domesticated pollinators.

“If I had an apple, pear, or cherry orchard, I wouldn’t wait to contact your beekeeper this year,” Lawrence said. “A lot can happen between now and when those crops bloom, but early crops could really be impacted. For growers back east, it’s likely there may not be any bees for the blueberry season.”

On the flip side, the unusually wet winter in California could lead to a phenomenal honey crop.

“Seeing the mountains and hills down there, the snow melt will probably lead to a tremendous flower bloom,” Lawrence said. “There may be fewer bees, but those present will have plenty of food to collect.”

Honey bees can have a big impact on wallets. For consumers, fewer bees for pollinating could lead to fewer apples or cherries in stores. That leads to higher prices for the fruit that does make it to market.

“Bees have had a tough time this year,” Lawrence said.

“Beekeepers are good at keeping them going, but it’s the biggest challenge I’ve seen since at least 2005, when we started to witness major losses of honey bee colonies.”

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July 17 1954 “Operation Wetback” is launched by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to remove about four million illegal immigrants from the southwestern United States, with a focus on Mexican nationals.

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1955 Disneyland in Anaheim, California opens to invited guests only. More than 30,000 guests showed up to participate in one of the largest theme parks in the world at the time.

1981 Hyatt Regency Hotel Bridge collapse Kansas City.

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By Madonna Benjamin, Elizabeth Ferry and David Thompson, Michigan State University Extension Verminous pneumonia is a serious condivirus (SIV). Adding further complexity, as tion that can occur in mammals when paranoted above, respiratory infection by Ascasitic roundworms, including some species ris or lungworm can predispose an animal to that infect pigs, invade the lungs. This can secondary infection by one or more of the lead to frequent episodes of coughing and above bacteria and viruses. These secondary discomfort of the animal and sometimes infections are more likely to occur in pigs cause death. In pigs, the cough caused by exposed to challenging weather or other verminous pneumonia is often severe and conditions that cause stress, including poor associated with rapid, shallow breathing nutrition, lack of fresh water, over-crowding often referred to as thumping. and being transported.

In pigs, verminous pneumonia is most On presentation, an animal suffering frequently caused by the roundworm Asfrom verminous pneumonia may be offcaris. Eggs ingested from soil hatch in the feed, appear gaunt and low on energy, intestine as larvae and penetrate through the and cough frequently, which may include intestinal mucosa entering the bloodstream. thumping. These clinical signs may also After arriving first in the liver and then in appear early-on for PRRSv, SIV and each the lungs (Fig. 1), larvae cause inflammation of the bacterial respiratory infections listed and destruction of tissue due to eosinophilia above. Fecal sampling for Ascaris eggs is and other immune reactions they evoke. In easy to do and may be useful in older pigs the liver, these reactions typically appear but could easily yield a false negative in as white or “milk” spots on the surface. younger animals. Typically, laboratory Ascaris larvae do not mature in the lungs testing of serum samples, nasal swabs or but can cause destruction there both directly oral fluid samples are used to establish a by inflammation or by way of secondary preliminary diagnosis. Final diagnosis of bacterial or viral infections that respiratoryverminous pneumonia in young animals compromised pigs are susceptible to. due to infection by Ascaris, for example, usually requires a necropsy that reveals liver lesions which appear as white or “milk” spots and distinct multifocal hemorrhages coupled with firm, gray areas in the lungs, according to research conducted in 1932 by Schwartz and Alicata.

Deworming strategies to prevent verminous pneumonia What steps can producers take to prevent verminous pneumonia? Unfortunately, effective and preventative vaccines for Ascaris and metastrongylus are not availFigure 1. Larvae pointed out by an arrow of nemaable, so prophylactic use of dewormers todes that cause verminous pneumonia in pigs in(anthelmintics) is the best treatment option cluding Ascaris. Micrographs courtesy of American Society Trop Med and Hygiene and National Center available for preventing this condition. Alfor Veterinary Parasitology. though prophylactic or preventative use of dewormers may not be warranted in regions where Ascaris and lungworm exposure are low and may not be needed at all on intensive operations that raise pigs entirely on slatted floors, most farmers who raise pigs outdoors, on pasture or inside on non-slatted floors in Michigan would benefit from a routine deworming program. Prophylactic treatment can be timed to ensure that it will usually be the only control measure necessary, aside from practicing sound husbandry that includes providing proper Figure 2. Larvae pointed out by an arrow of nutrition and pasture rotation, to prevent nematodes that cause verminous pneumonia in serious infections. Several deworming pigs including lungworm. Micrographs courtesy products (anthelmintics) are highly effective of American Society Trop Med and Hygiene and against the adult stage of both Ascaris and National Center for Veterinary Parasitology. lungworm. Key features of these products, Verminous pneumonia may also be which include fenbendazole (Safe-Guard) caused by lungworms (Metastrongylus) and avermectins (Ivomec, Dectomax), are that pigs can contract by ingesting infected summarized in Table 1. Michigan State earthworms or rodents. Once ingested, University Extension provides this data for infectious stages of lungworms migrate informational purposes only and does not directly to the lungs (Fig. 1) where they endorse any single product listed. cause hemorrhaging. They may also comWhen considering a deworming strategy plete their development to adult stage in for your farm it is useful to keep two imthe bronchioles and cause airway obstrucportant points in mind: first, pigs raised outtion and severe coughing, resembling that doors or on pasture or inside on non-slatted caused by Ascaris larvae. floors may become reinfected continuously.

Verminous pneumonia can resemble Adult Ascaris can produce and shed up to a other respiratory diseases million eggs per day, and these eggs can surFarmers and show pig enthusiasts should vive in soil for as long as 15 years. Second, know the clinical signs of verminous pneubecause the immune system in young pigs monia and understand that this parasiteis not fully developed, they are less able to rooted disease can be challenging to difwithstand infection than adults. With these ferentiate from other respiratory infections points in mind, dose scheduling should be caused by bacteria or viruses. Examples based on reproduction cycle and age of pigs. of the latter include Actinobacillus pleuSows are typically treated shortly before farripneumonia, Bordetella bronchioseptica, rowing, before moving to clean farrowing Haemophilus parasuis, Mycoplasma hyounits. Eliminating or reducing the number pneumonia, Pasteurella multocida or Strepof worms in the sow prevents contamination tococcus suis; respiratory viruses include of the farrowing area for piglets. This treatPorcine reproductive and respiratory synCONTINUED ON PAGE C8 drome virus (PRRSv) and Swine influenza

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Table 1. Dewormers that show consistent efficacy against nematodes that cause verminous pneumonia in pigs.

Parasite species Fenbendazole Avermectin Levamisole Piperazine Pyrantel (common name) (Safe-Guard®) (Ivomec®) (Tramisol®) (Wazine®) (Banminth®) Ascaris + + + + + (roundworm) Metastrongylus + + + (lungworm) Formulations Feed Injectable Water Water Feed available pre-mix or feed pre-mix for pigs Withdrawal 0 18 for 3 21 1 period injected (days) 5 for pre-mix ment should be supplemented by another treatment of the sows as well as gilts and boars at breeding. To further reduce risk of infection in piglets, your veterinarian may also recommend treating piglets at weaning and depending on pressure from worms in the environment, once or twice again during growing and finishing phases, as evidenced in research by Roepstorff and Nansen in 1998.

Other treatments for pigs with verminous pneumonia An appropriate treatment strategy for a suspected or confirmed case of verminous pneumonia will depend on several factors including stage of disease, type(s) of secondary infection, for example, bacterial, viral or both, and number of animals affected. For infections involving one or a few animals, it is usually best to treat pigs as soon as possible using an injectable antimicrobial when bacterial infection of the respiratory tract occurs concurrently with suspected or confirmed roundworm infection. Using an injectable product allows the active agent to reach the lungs faster than a product given in-feed or water. It also provides greater certainty that the sick animal receives the full recommended dose of the antimicrobial used.

Show pigs can become infected The threat verminous pneumonia can pose to show pigs is considerable, especially when pigs are housed outdoors. In some areas, show pigs are frequently purchased from out-of-area vendors who are unknown by the purchasing family. These pigs may already be infected. It is always wise to purchase your show pig from a reputable vendor, ideally a farmer in your area.

Whether this is possible or not, be sure to ask vendors, especially those who raise pigs on pasture or non-slatted barns, to certify that the pig you purchase was dewormed at weaning, or that the sow was treated at farrowing; ideally, both preventive treatments would have been given.

After purchasing your pig, it is a good idea to administer a deworming product such as fenbendazole or avermectin shortly after arrival, before mixing with other pigs.

This helps ensure both the health of your pig and its performance. Coupled with a three-week quarantine period, it also helps protect other pigs on your farm. If you are raising your pig outdoors or on non-slatted floors, it is also useful to deworm again at two-month intervals including a couple weeks before fair. Moving your pig from one pasture to another each month or so will reduce the level of egg contamination in the soil, and thereby reduce your pig’s exposure to infection. These simple steps will also help protect other pigs from infection who ##### Bean poll: The nations whose citizens trust each other the most also consume the most coffee.

may come in contact with your pig, or a stool left by your pig at fair or shows. It will also protect you from the embarrassment of showing a pig that passes stool containing large white worms during fair week, reflecting poorly on your husbandry skills.

Recommendations for preventing and treating verminous pneumonia in pigs raised outdoors or on non-slatted floors Your veterinarian is the best source of advice when it comes to preventing or treating parasite infections. Local conditions such as feeding/husbandry practices, weather and farm disease history coupled with evidence of drug-resistant strains of parasites can influence prevention measures recommended for your herd. The following tips should be viewed as suggestive or preliminary pending the advice of your local veterinarian.

The most cost-effective and efficient way to prevent verminous pneumonia in your pigs is by practicing sound animal husbandry. This consists of ensuring the availability of plenty of fresh water and appropriate nutrition, and making sure animals are protected from extreme weather conditions. It also includes practicing sound biosecurity measures to minimize exposure to rodents and other wildlife known to spread parasitic and other diseases.

Quarantine new arrivals for at least three weeks. If possible, rotate pastures every month or so to minimize exposure to eggs and larvae of Ascaris and lungworms that contaminate grass and soil.

When recommended by your vet, vaccinate animals against the bacterial and viral diseases that are commonly associated with respiratory infection in your area.

Implement a strategic deworming strategy that includes, when warranted, prophylactic use of a broad-spectrum anthelmintic that possess solid efficacy against Ascaris and lungworm. Pigs raised outdoors should be tested for worms or treated with an anthelmintic at two-month intervals. It is a good idea to rotate anthelmintics.

On breeding operations, it may be useful to deworm sows about one week before farrowing. Wash sows thoroughly before moving to cleaned and sanitized farrowing crates.

Treat a suspected or confirmed case of verminous pneumonia that is associated with a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract using an injectable antimicrobial agent that possesses confirmed activity against bacteria that cause respiratory disease in pigs. In some cases, your veterinarian may also prescribe a steroid to prevent further tissue damage of the infected/inflamed tissue.

Your local veterinarian is the best source of information and advice for preventing or treating verminous pneumonia.

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Researchers enlist sturdy yeast to help make cost-effective ethanol

Jan Suszkiw, ARS that ARS patented the yeast strain for use Yeasts play a key role in converting (“ferin lignocellulose-based ethanol production menting”) sugars from plants into ethanol systems, whose enzyme costs are typically fuel. But not all yeasts are created equal.

10 times those of starch-based ones.

Some are better fermenters than others beLaboratory trials conducted by Liu, ARS cause they can tolerate the harsh conditions chemical engineer Bruce Dien and their of the bioreactors in which they’re used. collaborators bare out the yeast strain’s Clavispora NRRL Y-50464 is just such super-star status as a fermenter of sugars a yeast. from lignocellulose-rich sources like rice A team of Agricultural Research Service straw and corn stover (which refers to the (ARS) scientists at the agency’s National corn plant’s unharvested stalk, leaves, husks Center for Agricultural Utilization Research and cob). in Peoria, Illinois, used a standard microIn flask, beaker and bioreactor trials using biology procedure called “adaptive laboraa two-in-one step called “simultaneous sactory evolution” to generate the hardy yeast charification and fermentation,” Clavispora strain, which in tests outperformed the inNRRL Y-50464 outperformed genetically dustry standard, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. engineered Saccharomyces yeast strains.

Cornstarch has long been a leading source Highlights of results recently published of simple sugars that can be fermented into in the International Journal of Microbiolethanol fuel as a cleaner-burning alternaogy include: tive to gasoline. However, there are many an ethanol concentration (or, “titer”) of competing uses for the versatile commod47 grams per liter (g/L) of purified cellulose ity, prompting researchers and fuel makers within 72 hours—over the minimum reto focus on alternative sources—perennial quired standard of 40 g/L for industrial use. grasses, forestry byproducts and crop resiWhat’s more, Clavispora NRRL Y-50464 dues like rice straw and corn stover, among supplied its own beta-glucosidase, so none them. had to be added.

To get to these sugars, the “brick and an ethanol titer of 32 g/L of pre-treated mortar” of plant cells—cellulose and lignin corn stover and 25 g/L of rice straw within (a.k.a., lignocellulose)—must first be bro48 and 36 hours, respectively. That’s also ken down using enzymes or diluted acids. a plus, given this represents the shortest However, this produces furfural and other time needed to complete cellulosic ethachemical byproducts that are harmful to nol production from agricultural residues the yeasts, hobbling their ability to ferment (leftover). sugars released from lignocellulose. better resistance to acetic acid (used in Fortunately, Clavispora NRRL Y-50464 pre-treatments to liberate sugars from ligis no ordinary yeast. nocellulose) and tolerance to temperatures The strain is the toughest of the tough of up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees selected by the researchers from a natural Celsius). population of Clavispora yeasts originally Liu said that although the Clavispora found growing on sweet sorghum. This yeast doesn’t ferment all types of simple toughness includes heat tolerance, fast sugars available from lignocellulose sourcgrowth and an ability to detoxify harmful es, it still has the potential to reduce the byproducts like furfural while producing cost of producing ethanol. Additionally, the ethanol. The yeast strain also makes its genetic makeup behind the yeast’s unique own beta-glucosidase, an enzyme which combination of traits could yield important catalyzes the breakdown of simple sugars clues to improving the use of other microlike glucose from lignocellulose so they can bial strains in lignocellulose-based ethanol be fermented into ethanol. This eliminates production systems. The key, Liu added, the need to add beta-glucosidase “and lowwill be making critical process engineering ers the enzyme cost of cellulosic ethanol improvements to the bioreactors now being production,” explained Z. Lewis Liu, a used, including their ability to stir the celmolecular biologist (retired), formerly with lulosic mix with high loads of fermentable the ARS center’s Bioenergy Research Unit solids. in Peoria.

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Several parents and grandparents of Valier Elementary students had the opportunity to watch as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks stocked walleye into Lake Frances near Valier, Montana. Photo courtesy of Thedis Crowe.

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Importance of good communications for generational ag business transfers

Provided by Allan Vyhnalek, UNL Extension Educator, Farm and Ranch Succession Farming and ranching are difficult. Such stay mad at each other.” businesses are filled with many risks, but Some practical strategies intergeneraalso with great personal fulfillment. The tional farming and ranching families use to associated joys are especially plentiful communicate effectively include: when the assets and business management Individuals should write down personal, successfully pass to the next (and future) family, and work goals for three months, six generations. Communication is extra chalmonths, and a lifetime. They should make lenging in agriculture, in part, because when time to sit and think, to know what they family members work together, they often want and need for their own well-being. relate to each other as family members Individuals and families should practice rather than business associates. It can be healthy stress management strategies. difficult to differentiate when a brother is Family members should be able to handle relating as a brother, and when he is interunfinished business with other family memacting as a business colleague. bers.

According to several studies and converIndividuals should enhance his or her sations with members of farm and ranch communication and negotiation skills. Use families, communication – or lack thereof fewer ‘you’ statements and more “I” state– is the number one issue and cause of ments – e.g., “when you’re late for a meal, I stress. For mothers and fathers, the most feel disrespected” as opposed to “you never frequently reported stressor as taking recome to meals on time.” People can exsponsibility for risks and disagreements periment with the following strategy: When over spending. Daughters-in-law and mothyou __________ (describe the behavior), ers often indicate that “not being a part of I feel __________ (irritated, angry, sad, the operation” is a major problem. Weigel depressed, etc.). What I want from you is and Weigel (1990) write: “... neither gen__________ (describe the behavior). What eration is happy with the communication I’m willing to do is __________ (and negoin their two-generation farm family. Items tiate mutually satisfying solutions). such as handling arguments, fair criticism Also, check out what the other person and family problem solving were ranked heard you say: “Would you tell me what low by both groups.” you heard me say?”

Coping strategies for successfully manThe family should reflect on the process aging the transfer of the family farm include used to solve or not solve past problems. open communication among family memWhat worked? What didn’t work? How can bers about transfer plans, allowing feelings the process be improved. to be expressed and acknowledged, and The family should seek outside help planning early. Researchers found that “... when a problem is very complex, if fresh the families who were able to communicate ideas are desired, and/or if a facilitator is about needs, desires, and future possibilities needed. Although farm and ranch families were able to make the smooth transition of need to drive several miles to a larger city the farm operation from the parents to the to find qualified professional resources, the children over a period of years (Weigel and help they receive may save them much pain Weigel, 1990).” Communication, common and cost down the road. goals, and limited conflict of loyalties all Effective communication within a farm help preserve the sense of unity in twoor ranch family, especially when multiple generation farm families. generations are operating and managing The reason some intergenerational the business, is the underpinning of all ranching and farming families have trouble other decisions made in a family business. reaching their economic goals is due to unIt is critical that farm and ranch families developed foundational skills. Sometimes a identify areas of contention and develop family’s effort to decide on shared financial communication skills that will allow them goals fails. They may be stuck like one to negotiate satisfying outcomes. This may woman’s family: “we hash over issues for involve basic skills training, including comhours and hours and they never get resolved. munication, problem solving, and decision We don’t agree on a direction or a plan, so making. we just go on doing what we did before and

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A soil test is the most efficient and money-saving step toward better gardening. A soil test measures levels of nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) that are available for plants, as well as what your soil lacks.

The test also indicates our soil’s pH level– the relative acidity or alkalinity–that affects how plants take up nutrients and thrive. Soil pH ranges from 1.0 (acid) to 14.0 (highly alkaline), with 7 being neutral. In certain areas, soil is typically more acid (in rainy areas) or more alkaline (in dry areas) and needs to be amended accordingly for plants to thrive there. To raise too-low pH (acidic) soil: add lime, dolomite limestone, or wood ashes. To lower too-high pH (alkaline) soil: add horticultural sulphur, composed oak leaves, or pine needles.

Check the pH of garden soil before planting expensive or unusual shrubs and perennials. Many plants thrive in any soil, but there are some that dislike acidic soil. Use

a simple pH testing kit to determine what plants are suitable in your garden.

Never add lime to soil without first checking its pH to ascertain if it is required.

Never apply manure and lime to soil at the same time. They will react together and produce harmful ammonia. Allow at least two months between application of lime and manure.

To determine the texture of soil rub some soil between moistened fingers. A sandy soil feels rough, a clay soil feels greasy, and a loam soil somewhere in between.

When digging soil in the autumn, don’t break down the clods as the winter rain will make them compacted. Leave the clods rough and they will disintegrate slowly.

Improve clay soil by double digging and incorporating plenty of organic matter as you work it.

Use manure within a year, as a large proportion of the nutrients will be leached out after that.

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Chicken tractor coop vs. chicken coop: Which is best?

When it comes to raising chickens, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to use a chicken tractor or a chicken coop. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. The final decision will depend on your specific requirements and situation.

Understanding the Debate Chicken keepers are divided on whether a chicken tractor or a chicken coop is a better housing option for their chickens. Some argue that a chicken tractor is best because it allows the chickens to forage and fertilize the ground without causing damage or overcrowding. Others believe a chicken coop protects better against predators and inclement weather.

Understanding the pros and cons of each option is important because it will help you decide what type of housing is best for your chickens. You’ll need to consider factors such as the size of your flock, the space you have available, and your budget.

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A chicken tractor is a movable coop designed for raising chickens on fresh grass or other vegetation. It typically consists of a bottomless enclosure made of lightweight materials such as wood or PVC pipe, with a wire mesh or poultry netting top to keep the chickens inside and predators out.

The chicken tractor can be moved to fresh pasture periodically, allowing the chickens to forage and fertilize the ground without causing damage or becoming too concentrated in one area. Small-scale farmers and backyard chicken keepers often use chicken tractors to provide a mobile and lowmaintenance living space that allows for regular movement of the birds to fresh pasture.

Benefits of a Chicken Tractor There are several advantages to using a chicken tractor over a stationary coop: Greater mobility: One advantage of chicken tractors is their mobility. They can be moved to different locations on your property, allowing you to relocate your chicken to various areas on your property.

Decreases the need for space: Chicken tractors require less space than chicken coops because they are movable and do not need a large permanent area.

Easy access: Chicken tractors have features that make accessing chickens and their eggs easier, simplifying tasks such as egg collection and feeding. Some of these tractors have nesting boxes or feeders that can be accessed from outside, eliminating the need to enter and upset the chickens. And since chicken tractors are easy to move, it is convenient to provide regular fresh water and food to the chickens.

Ability to keep the chickens safe from predators: Although not as secure as a chicken coop, chicken tractors offer protection for your chickens due to their wire mesh construction, which can deter predators. If a predator digs underneath the tractor, your chickens may be at risk because the unit has no flooring.

Drawbacks of a Chicken Tractor Risk of too much exposure to weather elements: Because chicken tractors are designed to be lightweight and movable, they may not provide as much protection from the weather as a stationary coop would.

Difficulty in monitoring: It can be challenging to monitor the health and behavior of free-ranging chickens kept in a chicken tractor due to their constant movement.

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Grazing through the shift

By Ben Beckman, UNL As we move through the month of June, grazers will notice big changes occurring in their pastures. How these shifts impact our grazing management as we continue through the summer depend largely on the forage species present. Are you prepared for the summer forage shift?

Cool season species like bluegrass, brome, and wheatgrasses are great at taking advantage of cooler and hopefully wetter conditions earlier in the spring, but struggle to keep up in the heat. Right now, they are fully mature and declining in quality. Pastures with predominantly cool season grasses may present a challenge nutritionally moving forward and if grazed short, will not produce much more forage unless there is significant rainfall or they are irrigated. This doesn’t mean we can’t use them, but animal condition may need to be monitored closely.

On the other hand, warm season species like many of our native grasses (bluestems, switchgrass, sandreed), do well with high temperatures and limited moisture. Their growth is just beginning and offers a great complement to maturing cool season pastures, providing higher quality new growth from vegetative plants. However, forage yield may be a bit limited until growth really kicks off.

While warm season species are a great resource right now, we need to be careful in how we take advantage of the opportunity. Grazing warm season species as they begin growth year after year puts stress on the plant. After a while, plant vigor decreases and we can lose productive species from our pasture mix. To prevent this a grazing plan that rotates the timing of grazing from year to year can spread out stress and allow for recovery of pastures previously grazed.

Grazing during the shift from spring to summer can be tricky, but understanding the response plants have to the changing weather can help guide management. Maturing cool season pastures may be lacking in quality, while new growth from warm season plants can be limited in quantity. To prevent harming warm season plants, rotate grazing at this critical time between pastures to spread out grazing stress and provide ample recovery.

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A chicken coop is an enclosure where chickens can reside at night or during inclement weather. Yet, the chickens still having outdoor access during daylight hours, where they can roam within fenced areas or be shut into a small outside run attached to the coop.

They feature enough room for multiple birds inside with nesting boxes as well as roosting bars on which they can reside without exposure to outdoor elements such as rain or extreme temperatures. Small-scale farmers and hobbyists commonly use chicken coops to provide their birds with a safe and secure living space.

Benefits of a Chicken Coop There are several advantages to using a chicken coop over a chicken tractor: Protection from weather elements and animals: One of the main benefits of having a chicken coop is protection from weather elements and predators. Coops are typically made of sturdy materials such as wood, metal, or plastic, which help protect chickens from harsh weather conditions like rain, snow, or extreme heat. They also provide a secure space for chickens to roost at night, protecting them from predators such as foxes, raccoons, or birds of prey like hawks that may try entering their enclosures while sleeping.

Easier to maintain and clean than a chicken tractor: Another advantage of chicken coops is that they are easier to maintain and clean than chicken tractors. All fecal matter stays on top of bedding material inside an enclosed area, so cleaning them is much simpler when compared with chicken tractors.

More bang for your buck: Because stationary coops don’t need movable components that come along with portable housing designs (such as wheels), construction costs tend to be lower than mobile chicken coop designs – meaning most people who use chicken coops will get more bang for their buck build-wise over time!

Drawbacks of a Chicken Coop Some of the disadvantages of a chicken coop include: Limited mobility: Chickens are naturally active birds that enjoy foraging, scratching, and exploring their environment.

When confined to a small space, such as a chicken coop, they may become bored or stressed due to the lack of stimulation and opportunities to engage in these natural behaviors.

Lack of access to natural food sources: Housing of this type can present additional challenges, such as difficulty accessing natural sources of food like insects and grass. Although not impossible, this could reduce the opportunities for getting the necessary nutrition from nature and require additional resources to keep your birds healthy, like meal worms and kitchen scraps.

Susceptible to poultry diseases if not cleaned regularly: It is important to be cautious when keeping chickens in a limited space, as this increases their risk of getting sick. Diseases such as avian influenza, Marek’s disease, and coccidiosis can easily spread among the flock, resulting in negative consequences such as reduced egg production, stunted growth, and death. To prevent such diseases, regularly cleaning the chicken coop is crucial to avoid the accumulation of harmful pathogens and parasites.

Choosing the Right Chicken Housing: Factors to Consider for Your Flock Using a chicken tractor vs. a chicken coop depends on factors like space, climate, and personal preferences. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to consider these factors carefully before choosing.

Chicken tractors provide more flexibility and allow chickens to move around and fertilize new areas of fresh grass CONTINUED ON PAGE C17

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Hammock Day

We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.

This holiday is always observed on July 22 Summer is in full swing. It’s time to slow down and relax. During the Dog Days of summer (and all of the other summer days, too), there is no better place to slow down and relax, than on a hammock under a shady tree. Therefore Hammock Day, a July 22 holiday, is celebrated at the perfect time of year.

This holiday is appropriately celebrated right in the middle of the Dog Days of summer (July 3 through August 11th).

Hammock Day exists to celebrate and enjoy summer as it should be enjoyed. People celebrate this day by spending as much time relaxing on it as possible. There’s a wide variety of hammocks. Most notably, single and double hammocks.

The doubles exist so you can lounge today with someone special. Getting out of your hammock to get a snack, or your favorite summer beverage is okay. But, it is not a day for work. Cutting the lawn is forbidden on this day.

Chicken tractor coop vs. chicken coop: Which is best?

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without causing harm, but they require more supervision.

On the other hand, chicken coops provide outdoor access for chickens during daylight hours while also offering protection from weather and predators. They are easier to maintain and cost less than chicken tractors.

Choosing between a chicken tractor and a chicken coop depends on your circumstances and needs. Consider the amount of space you have, how often you want to move your chickens, and the size of your flock when making your decision. Both options have pros and cons, so it’s important to weigh them carefully and choose the best for you and your chickens.

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Taylor’s True Value Farm Store.............. Shelby, 1-888-220-5547 Tiber Tractor, Chester ......................................Chester, 759-5188 Torgerson, LLC................................ Lewistown, 1-800-677-8795 Torgerson, LLC.......................................Hysham, (406) 342-5571

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More than 1 million acres in CRP general signup

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. This is one of several signups that USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is holding for the program. The results for CRP General signup reflect the continued importance of CRP as a tool to help producers invest in the long-term health, sustainability, and profitability of their land and resources. The signup’s results include 94833 acres in Montana.

“This year’s General CRP signup demonstrates the value and continued strength of this voluntary conservation program, which plays an important role in helping mitigate climate change and conserve our natural resources,” said Maureen Wicks, FSA State Executive Director in Montana.

“Today’s announcement is one of many enrollment and partnership opportunities within CRP, including opportunities through our working lands Grassland CRP, Continuous CRP, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).

USDA will continue working to ensure producers and landowners have the information they need to take advantage of the options that work best for their operations.”

Offers for new land in this General CRP signup totaled about 295,000 acres nationwide. Producers submitted reenrollment offers for 891,000 expiring acres, reflecting the successes of participating in CRP longer term. The total number of CRP acres will continue to climb in the coming weeks once FSA accepts acres from the Grassland CRP signup, which closed May 26. Additionally, so far this year, FSA has received 761,000 offered acres for the Continuous CRP signup, for which FSA accepts applications year-round.

The number of accepted acres that are enrolled in General CRP will be confirmed later this year. Participating producers and landowners should also remember that submitting and accepting a CRP offer is the first step, and producers still need to develop a conservation plan before contracts become effective on October 1, 2023. Each year, during the window between offer acceptance and land enrollment, some producers ultimately decide not to enroll some accepted acres, without penalty.

General CRP Signup The General CRP Signup 60 ran from February 27 through April 7, 2023.

Through CRP, producers and landowners establish longterm, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve soil health and water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on agricultural land. In addition to the other well-documented benefits, lands enrolled in CRP are playing a key role in climate change mitigation efforts across the country.

In 2021, FSA introduced improvements to the program, which included a new Climate-Smart Practice Incentive to increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This incentive provides an annual 3, 5, or 10 percent incentive payment based on the predominant vegetation type for the practices enrolled – from grasses to trees to wetland restoration.

Other CRP Signups Grassland CRP is a working lands program that helps producers and landowners protect grassland from conversion while enabling haying and grazing activities to continue.

Lands enrolled support haying and grazing operations and promotes plant and animal biodiversity. Lands are also protected from being converted to uses other than grassland.

This year’s signup for Grassland CRP ran from April 17 through May 26.

Continuous CRP, in which producers and landowners can enroll throughout the year. Offers are automatically accepted provided the producer and land meet the eligibility requirements and the enrollment levels do not exceed the statutory cap. Continuous CRP includes the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative, the Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP), and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). In CREP, which is available in certain geographies, partnerships with States, Tribes, and other entities are leveraged for participants to receive a variety of added incentives and flexibilities. Also available is the Clean Lakes Estuaries and Rivers (CLEAR) initiative.

CLEAR30, a signup opportunity under that initiative available nationwide, gives producers and landowners across the country the opportunity to enroll in 30-year CRP contracts for water quality practices.

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A year later, effects of wildfire still felt on rangelands

Build spots for spring 2023 Spyders are almost booked!

Come see a 60-ft. Spyder working on our farm this coming spring

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1963 Cat D4D................................................................... Call Cat D6D logging, gearmatic free spool winch and arch, angle blade with hydraulic twin tilts, under carriage usable, some minor leads. Starts and runs....................................... Call 1996 Deere 650G LGP, 6-way hyd blade, 14,000 hours, excellent undercarriage, operates as it should................... Call Deere 650G, sweeps, screens, winch, 7600 hours.... $49,900 2006 Komatsu D61 PX-15, 6-way blade, 5888 hours...$60,000

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Cat 320CLU thumb, coupler, 14,000 hours................ $69,900 Cat 312D..........................................................Call For Price 2015 Cat 312E hyd wedge coupler, 50% undercarriage, clean, tight. 15,500 hours...................................................... Call 2013 Cat 305E, 4700 hours, cab, air, heat, front blade, hyd thumb, auxiliary hyds, 2 speed, clean........................ Call 2005 Cat 308C, 4600 hours, Progressive link hyd thumb, front blade, pin grabber coupler, auxiliary hyds, good undercarriage...................................................................... $62,000 1989 Cat EL 200B............................................................ Call 2004 Deere 200CLC, pin grabber Q/C, progressive link thumb.

12,000 hours.......... $49,500 before going thru the shop Deere 130G......................................................Call For Price Deere 60G........................................................................ Call Deere 50D thumb, coupler, blade, open ROPS, 8000 hours. . .............................................................................. $39,900 Deere 50D enclosed cab..................................Call For Price 2012 Hitachi ZX120-3, wedge coupler, progressive link thumb, 36” bucket, backup camera, average undercarriage, 6007 hours. Good looking mid-model machine................... Call Kobelco SK27SR-5 mini excavator, 1700 hours, ROPS, front blade, hydraulic thumb, 50% rubber tracks, 5500 lb. weight......................................................................... Call 2016 Kobelco SK35SR-6E, 863 hours, ROPS, front blade, hydraulic thumb, 50% tracks, 8500 lbs....................... Call 2017 Bobcat E85 compact excavator.............................. Call 2015 Cat 303.5E mini excavator, open ROPS, front blade, hydraulic thumb to be installed, auxiliary hydraulics, pin grabber coupler, 3600 hours....................................... Call

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2012 Cat 320EL RR good undercarriage, progressive link hyd thumb, pin grabber hyd coupler, aux hyds to the end of the stick, 42” dig bucket, pattern changer. Clean and well maintained machine.11,000 hours...................... $110,000

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Cat 320B LL log loader. For parts.................................... Call Deere 690E log loader............................................ For parts Timberjack 2520 feller/buncher, parts machine.............. Call Towtem clam bucket.................................................. $31,500 Several slide booms for parts available

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By Chabella Guzman, communications specialist Almost a year after the Carter Canyon fire burned 15,630 acres of range, heavily timbered areas, and several buildings.

Only the charred skeletons of trees remain as a reminder of the fire. Below the trees, abundant rain throughout May in Scottsbluff and the surrounding area has created a lush green landscape.

On June 9, producers and landowners received information on how the fire may still affect their ranges from the Nebraska Extension, Platte River Basin Environments, North Platte NRD, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and ENVU. “The Western Great Plains grasslands typically responds quickly and positively to recovery following a wildfire,” said Mitch Stephenson, Nebraska Extension range and forage management specialist.

While the ranges look green from the road, livestock producers know only some of the green is good as cheatgrass, an annual invasive grass which was actively growing at the time of the event, was prevalent at the locations.

Cheatgrass seeds can be viable for up to two to three years, and the seed’s germination rate is 99 percent, according to an NRCS/USDA cheatgrass handbook. Cheatgrass is present in a number of areas in western Nebraska and has become common in even strong stands of perennial grasses, but Stephenson said livestock producers have some tools to combat the invasive species.

“There is no silver bullet. We’ve had cheatgrass for a long time,” he said. “Grazing is one (tool), getting out early and using it as a forage. But you’ll still have some seed come up every year and compete with perennials.”

Cheatgrass grows early and rapidly and can be a good forage option for cattle, but cattle will avoid areas with cheatgrass later in the growing season.

“This year, especially in the Panhandle, we’ve had a lot of good moisture,” said Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension educator in the southern Panhandle. “So, even with the moisture and a lot of grass growing, be cautious about how much you graze this year.”

While grazing can occur on western Nebraska grasslands the year after a fire, deferring until later in the growing season is often suggested to help plants reach full maturity before grazing.

“If forage is your economic driver, having the ability to use that (pasture) is important. There’s no recipe, it really depends on the resource, what’s happened, what are the grass species present, there’s just a lot of things that are part of the whole decision-making process,” Berger said.

For pasture or range sections overrun with cheatgrass, there are herbicide options. Some have been around for a while, and some are brand new.

“There are a number of herbicide options, like imazapic, and the product (by ENVU) where indaziflam is the active chemical,” Stephenson said.

Indaziflam and Imazapic have undergone extensive research throughout the western United States and the western Great Plains, looking at its effectiveness. The indaziflam herbicide tends to last longer in the soil, which is a good thing when combating cheatgrass, which is relatively robust.

National Blueberry Muffins Day

This holiday is always celebrated on July 11 here is a special day you can sink your teeth into. Blueberry Muffins are one of America’s favorite muffins. And, the blueberry harvest is occurring right now!

European settlers brought with them a recipe for “Bilberry Muffins”. Bilberries were not to be found in the New World.

Wild blueberries, native to the Americas, were both plentiful and delicious. The wild blueberries were substituted for Bilberries, and the Blueberry Muffin recipe was born.

Did You Know? Native Americans called blueberries “star berries”.

In addition to tasting delicious, blueberries are very healthy for you. They are one of the best foods you can eat.

Blueberries can help fight or avoid many ailments, including cancer, and dementia, promote heart health, and much, much more.

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Expanding opportunities for Climate-Smart Commodities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the official kick-off of the implementation phase for projects funded through the $3.1 billion Partnerships for ClimateSmart Commodities effort. Project partners are beginning work on formal implementation of the climate-smart production practices, marketing, and quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas benefits that are funded through the effort as agreements are finalized on a rolling basis. As projects get underway, USDA is launching the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Learning Network (Partnerships Network), a collaboration of all the project partners, which will generate key lessons-learned as projects are implemented.

“Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are on the front lines of climate change. At the same time, they are uniquely positioned to deliver climate solutions through climate-smart production that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and sequesters carbon,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

“Through these projects, our partners are working to create new markets for climate-smart commodities, while developing the tools needed to quantify impacts and help producers implement climate-smart practices on their land. We’re excited these projects are getting underway and look forward to achieving meaningful results for producers, agriculture and forestry economies and our climate.”

In the coming weeks and months, partners will be opening signup under their projects for producer participation.

Producers interested in participating in projects are invited to visit the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Active Projects Dashboard to find projects in their areas. This dashboard will be updated periodically with newly active projects and links to their project websites when available.

The announcement was highlighted in a virtual kick-off event for the public, producers and stakeholders with USDA leaders and project partners.

Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities USDA is investing more than $3.1 billion for 141 projects through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort, which seeks to build and expand market opportunities for American commodities produced using climate-smart practices through pilot projects, positioning American producers as global leaders in climate-smart agricultural production.

The selected projects – spanning up to five years – will: Provide technical and financial assistance to producers to implement climate-smart production practices on a voluntary basis on working lands.

Pilot innovative and cost-effective methods for quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas benefits.

Develop markets and promote the resulting climate-smart commodities.

All selected projects require meaningful involvement of small and underserved producers.

This effort builds on ongoing Biden-Harris Administration initiatives to increase the competitive advantage of U.S. agriculture both domestically and internationally, build wealth that stays in rural communities, and support a diverse range of producers and operation types.

Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Learning Network The Partnerships Network, consisting of all the project partners, will generate key lessons-learned from Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects. These lessons will inform what makes markets for climate-smart commodities successful, and meaningful, for farmers, forest landowners, and rural communities. As projects get underway, learnings and summary data will be shared publicly on a periodic basis.

For more information about the Partnerships for ClimateSmart Commodities, visit the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities website.

Important dates July 5

July 5 1946 The Bikini swimsuit (a daring 2 piece swimming costume for ladies) was introduced by French designer Louis Reard at a popular swimming pool in Paris.

1981 Riots in Toxteth, Liverpool.

1996 The first cloning of an animal by scientists was revealed by the Roslin Institute in Scotland when DOLLY THE SHEEP was cloned from tissue taken from a 6 year old ewe’s udder.

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These Dawson County 4-H’ers attended the 2023 4-H Livestock Judging Contest: (front row, left to right) Samual Winter, Cozad; Paige Walahoski, Overton; (second row, left to right) Levi Martin, Lexington; Owen Fairley, Brady; Mollie Spradlin, Cozad; Bristol McConville, Lexington; (third row, left to right) Hailey Jensen, Cozad; Cadey Wolf, Cozad; Gabrielle Caraway, Lexington; Megan Walahoski, Overton; Grant Walahoski, Overton; (back row, left to right) Parker Caraway, Lexington; and Riggs McConville, Lexington.

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Jensen, Cozad; Cadey Wolf, Cozad; Gabby Caraway, Lexington; Megan Walahoski, Overton; and Grant Walahoski, Overton.

Parker Caraway, Lexington; and Riggs McConville, Lexington; received participation ribbons for competing in the Clover Kid Division.

Tail Twisters 4-H Club won the junior team honors receiving a purple ribbon and their name on a plaque. There was no senior team.

Livestock for this event consisted of breeding gilts furnished by Pat Peterson of Gothenburg and market barrows from Paul and Shannon Peterson also of Gothenburg; sheep from the Walahoski Family of Overton; and heifers from Todd Ibach of Sumner.

The fairgrounds facilities were provided by the Dawson County Agricultural Society.

Dawson County Cattlemen Executive Director Shannon Peterson of Gothenburg organized the contest. Serving as contest officials were Paul Peterson of Gothenburg; Spencer Walahoski, Overton; and Parker Walahoski, Overton.

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On June 2nd thirteen youth competed in the 2023 Dawson County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the Fairgrounds in Lexington. There were three divisions (Clover Kid, Junior, and Senior) that were broken up by age. The contest consisted of hog, sheep, and cattle classes and oral reasons on those classes.

Paige Walahoski of Overton won the senior division receiving a gold medal.

Samual Winter of Cozad placed second receiving a silver medal. All the medals were provided by Monsanto. Senior Division ribbon awards included: Purple – Paige Walahoski, Overton; and Samual Winter, Cozad.

Levi Martin of Lexington won the junior division receiving a purple ribbon and a gold medal. Owen Fairley of Brady placed second receiving a purple ribbon and a silver medal. Mollie Spradlin of Cozad placed third receiving a purple ribbon and a bronze medal. Bristol McConville, Lexington; also won a purple ribbon in the Junior Division. Blue ribbons were awarded to Hailey

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By Ben Beckman, UNL Alfalfa seeded this spring is ready, or higher and plants will withstand weather soon will be ready, to cut. Proper care and stress easier with a little extra growth. This management now could have big impacts extra time also allows increased root develon cuttings later this year. Use the followopment, helping avoid problems from soil ing harvest guidelines to get the most from compaction or surface soil dryness. your first-year alfalfa.

After the first cutting, regrowth of seedSeeding year alfalfa is different from ling alfalfa will become more similar to esestablished stands. Stems are spindly, roots tablished alfalfa, giving you the opportunity are small and shorter, and growth is a little for two or three cuts the first year. slower.

One last point – while it may seem like a You can harvest seeding year alfalfa as long way off, never cut seeding year alfalfa early as 40 days after seedlings emerge. during the four-week period before a killAgain, this is 40 days after emergence, ing freeze. Winter injury can be severe due not planting. Alfalfa takes about 40 days to reduced winterhardiness of new plants. to develop the ability to regrow from the Look ahead at the calendar now to plan crown after cutting. Plants cut before this when future cuts might be taken to avoid point need at least one set of leaves remaincutting during this sensitive time. ing to regrow. So, if you need to cut early First year alfalfa can be productive, just for something like weed or insect control, manage it right. cut high.

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Raising guinea fowl: A guide to care and meat processing If you’re already raising other birds on your homestead or farm, such as chickens or ducks, you may have considered adding guinea fowl to your flock. Their lean, tender dark meat is in high demand, and you feel it would help round out your poultry offerings.

Additionally, they are more alert to predators and can control pest populations well.

But you must understand how to construct a conducive habitat to be successful at raising guinea fowl.

Guinea fowl generally require more space than an average chicken and, often, more of your time tending to their needs. Additionally, they need to pick fights with more birds more frequently than chickens or ducks, requiring that you create a safe habitat for your current flock and new birds. There’s also the added stress of caring for another animal on your homestead or farm. Are you up for the challenge?

With all that being said, we don’t want to discourage you from choosing to add guinea fowl to your homestead or farm. Rather, we want you to be prepared to give them the right atmosphere necessary to grow strong and prosperous. By following the guidelines in this post, you’ll understand how to create the right environment for your guinea hens, such as supplying clean drinking water, nutritious food sources, and secured living quarters.

Getting Started on Raising Guinea Fowl Choosing the right baby guinea fowl, also known as guinea keets, is important.

There are several varieties to choose from, including: Pearl guinea with its distinctively purplish-gray colored feathers with dots of white Lavender guinea whose personality is more laid back than other breeds White guinea have pure-white plumage and lighter skin than the Pearl variety French guinea fowls are known for their vivid coloring and distinctive call that sounds like “chink-chink.”

Whichever one catches your eye, remember that each has its own unique characteristics, so pick carefully when you want to raise guinea fowl. To begin your flock of birds, it’s best to raise them from day-old keets to acclimate them to your homestead or farm and integrate them with your other birds. This way can be more practical and economical for those just starting out.

After you’ve made the decision on which breed to raise, buy from a reputable breeder.

Be sure to ask questions about their health and diet and any other information you need to know about their care. Our family of hatcheries sells French guinea keets that you can be sure are healthy and full of personality, making them the perfect addition to your fowl family.

Overall Care of French Guinea Fowl Having chosen your breed, there are several things to keep in mind. Guinea fowl are hearty birds, however, they require attentive care if you want them to stay healthy.

Routine medical checkups can assist with the early detection of any potential issues.

To maintain the well-being of your guinea fowls, it is also important to provide a clean and hygienic environment. Neglecting to provide a safe and clean habitat could lead to further health complications down the line.

Housing & Fencing First, you need to have appropriate housing for your birds. You will need a safe and airy shelter that is both sealed from predators and big enough to successfully house

the number of birds you have to care for your guinea fowl. Additionally, it is essential to give them space outdoors where they can roam during daylight hours — such as an enclosed run or closed-off area.

A sturdy fence is essential for the well-being of your guinea fowl. It will provide them with safety and security from predators.

However, even if they’re not free-ranging, the birds still need proper sheltering, sufficient ventilation, and ample roosting space.

Feed & Water To maintain a healthy, balanced diet for guinea fowls, you should provide them with high-quality chicken feed and supplement it with mealworms and other insects. Additionally, ensure that your feathered friends always have access to fresh water. Learn more about what to feed your chickens.

Health Issues Early intervention is paramount for common guinea fowl health issues such as mites, lice, respiratory infections, and coccidiosis.

Fortunately, numerous remedies are available for these conditions, and your vet can help you decide on the best one tailored specifically for your feathered friends. Taking swift action will stop the spread of any ailment across the rest of your flock.

Benefits of Raising Guineas on Your Homestead or Farm Raising guinea fowl on your homestead or farm can offer several advantages. These robust birds can adapt to various climates and don’t need much attention after training to return to their home and their keeper. In addition, guinea fowl are exceptional foragers and can consume insects, seeds, and grass, thus reducing your expenses on feed.

Tick Control Guinea fowl are invaluable to homesteaders and farmers, primarily due to their natural predation of ticks. Guinea fowl will instinctively search for and consume any ticks present in these regions; you can also give them quality feed as a reinforcement to keep them focused on their job!

For those living in tick-prone areas, guinea fowl are a must-have for successful land management. Not only can they destroy already present pests, but their consumption of both adult and larval stages protects your family, pets, and livestock from the diseases that ticks may carry. Incorporating them into your land plan is necessary to safeguard yourself against these pesky critters.

Eggs Guinea fowl lay eggs at around 12 weeks old. You can expect an average of 100 eggs per year from each guinea hen. Gathering the guinea eggs each day is essential to maintain freshness; you should store them in a cool, dry area for optimal preservation.

When compared to chicken eggs, guinea fowl eggs are much smaller. When you are raising guineas, you should know that two guinea eggs are equal to about one chicken egg.

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A guinea hen may not be considered a typical broody hen.

However, they still exhibit certain protective behaviors, such as staying close to the guinea fowl eggs until they hatch and being aggressive toward other birds that come close to their nests. This behavior makes them excellent mothers once the baby keets have hatched.

Guinea eggs are often considered a real delicacy. From omelets to frittatas, guinea eggs bring a unique and desirable flavor to any dish. With their savory taste and nutritional benefit of high protein, calcium, iron, and other essential nutrients, you’ll never want your meal without them! Guinea fowl eggs are the perfect way to make any cook look like a master chef!

Meat Processing There are several essential factors to remember when processing guinea fowl for meat. First, you must prepare your birds by withholding food and water for at least 12 hours before processing. This will ensure that their digestive system is empty and reduce the risk of contamination during processing.

Several processing methods are available, including using a commercial processor, processing your birds at home, or using a mobile processing unit. It’s important to choose the method that is best for your needs If you’re raising guinea fowl for meat, they are ready to harvest at around 14 to 16 weeks of age for small, young, and tender meat or about 20 to 16 weeks for full-grown birds. Processing poultry is a relatively simple process that involves plucking the feathers, removing the head and feet, and gutting the carcass.

Sexing Guinea Fowl Sexing guinea fowl is essential for breeding purposes and flock management while raising guinea fowl. While the differences between male guinea and female guinea can be hard to detect, there are numerous techniques available that you can use to sex your birds. Distinguishing between male and female helmeted guinea fowl can be achieved by observing the size and form of their bony protrusion on top of the head – typically larger in males than in females.

Observe their legs, tail feathers, and wattles for further distinction between male and female birds. Male birds tend to possess larger wattles, longer tail feathers, and thicker legs than the females of the species. Suppose you remain uncertain as to your bird’s sex even after comparison with these indicators. In that case, it is advised that you seek out a professional opinion from either a veterinarian or poultry specialist for clarification.

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Despite the fact that we can get our news in various ways, including television, radio, or online, many Americans still have a daily newspaper habit: Each day, more than 44 million newspapers are tossed! Although we now have more acres of forest then we did in 1920, it’s still wise to keep in mind that more than 25 million trees a year are used to create these newspapers–valuable trees that eliminate carbon dioxide. By dispensing with a single run of just one major metropolitan Sunday paper, more than 75,000 trees could be saved. If all else, recycling the newspapers is the next best thing.

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks flush out the tank that carried walleye fingerlings to Lake Frances. Several student from Valier Elementary try to get a closer look at all the fish being placed into the lake. Photo courtesy of Thedis Crowe.

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By Robert M. Harveson, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Nebraska, Panhandle REEC, Scottsbluff Introduction Cercospora leaf spot (CLS) has long been problematic to sugar beet production throughout the eastern and Great lakes production areas of the United States and is considered to be the most important and destructive foliar disease for this crop. Its presence has additionally played a critical role in Nebraska’s agricultural history, particularly influencing the locations of cultivation and processing of sugar beets within the state. The story of this disease and its impact on sugar beet production in Nebraska is the rest of the story.

Cercospora Leaf Spot CLS is caused by the airborne, foliar fungal pathogen, Cercospora beticola, and disease development is strongly dependent upon several very specific environmental conditions. These include periods of high humidity or extended leaf wetness for more than 11 hours and warm temperatures (higher than 60° F at night and 80-90° F during the day).

Without all of these conditions working simultaneously, infection, disease spread, and damage to beet crops are greatly reduced.

Sugar Beet Production Begins Sugar production in Nebraska began in 1890 after the first processing factory was established in Grand Island by the Oxnard Beet Sugar Company. Other factories in Nebraska were started further east in Norfolk (1891) and Ames (1899), but sugar beet acreage began to drop when growers in eastern Nebraska discovered it was more profitable to raise corn and livestock.

Interest in sugar beet production began to shift westward at the turn of the 20th century. This was due partially to the development of irrigation and the expansion of railroads westward through Nebraska. Although much of the production moved to the far western side of the state (Panhandle) after 1910 with the construction of the factory in Scottsbluff, sugar beet production and processing was still focused in central Nebraska near the already well-established Grand Island factory.

Another emerging factor encouraging westward migration of sugar beet production was the increasingly severe problems with Cercospora leaf spot in the more humid areas of eastern Nebraska. Humidity and annual precipitation decrease gradually from east to west across Nebraska, averaging 32-35 inches in the east to less than 15 inches in the west.

Production moves West Although the disease was well known and commonly found in central Nebraska, it was of minor importance until the late 1950s and early 1960s. The 1950s were characterized by a series of dry years. These conditions forced farmers to dig thousands of new irrigation wells. This resulted in large increases of new center pivot irrigation systems throughout central Nebraska in an effort to improve yields and attain profitability more consistently with controlled irrigation. Furthermore, the usage of fungicides became routine in an effort to reduce disease losses, but this system became unsustainable. Sugar beet production ceased in central Nebraska after the factory in Grand Island closed in 1964 and completely shifted again further west. Production now is unique to western Nebraska and concentrated in the Panhandle, where approximately 90 percent of the sugar beets are grown. Although Nebraska currently ranks only sixth in the U.S., the production and processing of beets are incredibly important locally, contributing an estimated $150 million to the economy through payrolls, property taxes, retail marketing and merchandising, and other impacts.

The dry, semi-desert climate of the Panhandle often disCONTINUED ON PAGE C34

Chicken Cannibalism: Why are my chickens picking each other?

Freedom Ranger Hatchery higher heat is needed. Once your birds are Did you know that chickens can some12 weeks or older, use 15- or 25-watt bulbs times eat each other? This gruesome behavabove their feeding and watering areas. ior is called chicken cannibalism and can Remember not to subject your fowl to more cause serious problems for poultry farmers than 16 hours of light per day as constant and hobbyists alike. Chicken cannibalism lighting can cause undue stress to the birds. can harm your flock in many ways. It can Diet/Nutritional Deficiencies: Chickens lower their egg production and make them need a balanced diet that provides them more vulnerable to diseases and death. This with enough protein, calcium, phosphorus, article will teach you about chicken cannisodium, and other nutrients. Lack of these balism and how to handle it. You will find nutrients can make them behave abnormalout what it is, what causes it, how to treat it, ly, such as pecking and eating each other’s and how to prevent it from happening again. feathers and skin. For example, lacking What Causes Chicken Cannibalism? protein can make chickens crave animal Chicken cannibalism can begin as a form protein sources such as feathers and flesh. of feather pecking, which is when chickens Boredom: Chickens are social and curipeck at each other’s feathers. Feather peckous animals that need stimulation and ening can be normal and harmless, but it can richment. If kept in barren and overcrowded also escalate into cannibalism when chickenvironments, they may become bored and ens start to peck at each other’s skin, blood, frustrated, leading to severe feather pecking and organs. Cannibalism in poultry can and cannibalism. happen because of various reasons, such as: Stress: Chickens can experience stress Lighting: Chickens can get stressed and from various sources, such as predators, bored if they have too much or too little parasites, diseases, temperature changes, light, making them peck at each other’s noise, etc. Stress can lower their immune feathers and flesh. It is important to provide system and make them more prone to adequate lighting to prevent this behavior. chicken cannibalism.

For brooding, avoid white bulbs larger than 40 watts and opt for red or infra-red bulbs if CONTINUED ON PAGE C32

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Chicken Cannibalism: Why are my chickens picking each other?

CONTINUED FROM PAGE C31

Overcrowding: Chickens need enough space to move around freely and express their natural foraging behavior. If they are crammed together, they can struggle for resources like feed, water, nesting boxes, perches, etc. This overcrowding can cause aggression and dominance hierarchies among chickens resulting in feather pecking.

Genetic Stock: Some breeds of chickens are more prone to aggressive pecking than others. For example, laying hens tend to be more aggressive than meat breeds. Refrain from brooding different species of fowl together in the same pen to help prevent this behavior.

Introducing New Chickens to the Flock: The established pecking order is disrupted whenever you add or remove birds from the flock. When adding new birds, consider dividing the pen with a wire wall for at least a week to allow the chickens to get to know one another. You can also place the new birds on the perch at night but always monitor the initial interactions to ensure the safety of your birds.

Prolapse Pecking: Prolapse, characterized by the uterus stretching, tearing, and taking longer to return to the body cavity after laying an egg, can occur in very young or overweight laying flocks. When the uterus is exposed, other birds may peck at it out of curiosity, causing bleeding and potentially leading to cannibalism. If you notice blood streaks on eggshells, your flock may be prone to prolapse. Implementing proper management strategies for bringing your birds into production and ensuring appropriate feeding practices can help prevent this issue.

How to Treat Chicken Cannibalism?

You need to take quick and decisive action if you notice any signs of chicken cannibalism in your flock. You can take these steps to treat chicken cannibalism: Identify and Separate the Injured Birds and the Aggressors: You first need to identify the injured birds and the aggressors.

Injured birds may have wounds on their backs, vents (cloacas), necks, heads, or wings. Those who start or join in cannibalistic behavior are considered aggressors. You need to move both the mutilated birds and the aggressors out of the rest of the flock immediately. This separation will prevent further damage and infection to the injured birds and reduce the spread of the behavior to other birds. Also, removing the dead birds as quickly as possible will prevent the spread of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, such as Salmonella and other common diseases.

Treat the Injured Birds: The next thing you need to do is to care for the harmed birds. Their wounds should be cleaned using warm water and an antiseptic solution.

You may also need to administer antibiotics or painkillers if the wounds are severe or infected. Closely monitoring the wounded birds until they have fully healed is important. Do not reintroduce them to the flock until their wounds are healed.

Trim the Beaks of the Aggressors: The last thing you need to do is clip the aggressors’ beaks. Beak trimming should only be done when there is no other option, or other methods are impossible. Trimming the beaks reduces their ability to peck effectively and causes them pain and discomfort.

Beak trimming should only be done as a last resort when other methods have failed or are not feasible. Beak trimming should only be done by a trained professional using proper

equipment and techniques.

How to Avoid Chicken Cannibalism in the Future?

After you have dealt with chicken cannibalism in your flock, you need to take steps to stop it from occurring again. Here are some tips and best practices for preventing chicken cannibalism in the future: Provide Adequate Space: Chickens need enough space to move around freely and express their normal foraging behavior.

Depending on the housing system, the space you need for each chicken may vary. For details, check out our blog post on how many square feet you need per chicken.

Provide Enough Feed and Water: Your chickens’ health depends on getting enough nutrients. You should provide them with high-quality feed that includes protein, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and other nutrients and meets their nutritional needs and preferences. You should always provide them with fresh and clean water and avoid feeding them animal by-products or scraps that may contain feathers or flesh.

Provide Adequate Lighting: Chickens need adequate lighting to regulate their circadian rhythms and egg production. You should provide them with natural or artificial light that mimics the day-night cycle.

Avoid exposing them to bright or continuous light that can cause stress and boredom in chickens. You should also avoid sudden light intensity or duration changes that can disrupt their normal behavior.

Provide Enrichment: Chickens are social and curious animals that need stimulation and enrichment. Providing them with various items and activities will keep them occupied and entertained. For example, you can provide them with toys, mirrors, pecking blocks, dust baths, fresh greens, etc. You can also scatter small grains in deep litter or allow them to free range to encourage foraging behavior.

Choose a Suitable Genetic Stock: Some breeds of chickens are more prone to aggressive pecking and cannibalism than others.

For example, laying hens tend to be more aggressive than meat breeds. You should choose a genetic stock that is not prone to these behaviors or has been selectively bred for reduced feather pecking and cannibalism.

The health, welfare, and productivity of your chickens can be hurt by cannibalism.

This serious issue can affect your flock. By understanding the causes, treatments, and prevention methods for chicken cannibalism, you can protect your birds from this behavior and promote flock harmony. If you need more information about managing your flock or dealing with chicken cannibalism, please contact Freedom Ranger Hatchery today. We are pleased to support you with any poultry-related issues or queries.

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2021 J&M 1132 (HA), Stk #78391, Like New, 1,125 Bushel Capacity, 1250 Floater Tires, 1 3/4 PTO. GT 460 Scale Head, Tarp On 2nd Season......... $86,500 2019 J&M 1432 (WA), Stk #80481, Libra Scale, 1250 Floats, Used More On Corn Than Beans & Will Figure Lower Auger........................................... $84,500 2018 J&M 1432 (WA), Stk #80479, 1250-32 Floats, Libra Scale, Tarp, Like New Upright Auger Put In Oct 22….............................................................. $84,500 2015 Brent 1082 (HA), Stk #78639, One Owner Unit, Augers In Good Shape, Tarp, Scale with DigiStar Scale Head, Avail Sept................................. $45,000 2014 J&M 1131-22 (WA), Stk #79428, 22” UnloadCorner auger-Side Shooter Extends Reach, Scale with Auto-Log, 900 60R32, Roll Tarp............ $54,500 2014 J&M 1000-20 (HA), Stk #76006, Has Tarp, Scale & 900/60R32 Tires, Augers In Good Shape, Available Oct 1st.................................................. $45,000 2013 J&M 1131-22 (HA), Stk #78481, Augers Have Lots Of Life Left In Them, Tarp & 410 Scale Head, Available August........................................... $49,000

2013 Brent 882 (BE), Stk #78118, Tarp & Scale, 30.5X32 Tires, Very Nice Shape!................. $38,000 2011 Demco 850 (Bl), Stk #77470, Scale, Roll Tarp, Adjustable Spout, 1000 PTO, 30.5Lx32 Tires Are 50%, Always Stored Inside........................... $23,750 2010 J&M 525-14 (BE), Stk #78143, Beautiful Paint, Augers Like New, Tires 80% Or Better, Won’t Find A Nicer Used Cart Around, 1000 PTO............. $16,900

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##### Marco was a poor golfer but had a good attitude.

One day, while playing with his friend, he continued to send the turf further than the ball. “Oh my,” Marco exclaimed, “the worms are going to think there is a earthquake today.” To which his quickwitted friend responded, “Not to worry. The worms on this course are pretty smart. They’re all probably just hiding under your golf ball for safety.”

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A plant disease changes sugar beet production in NE CONTINUED FROM PAGE C30

courages numerous disease problems. Thus, appearances of CLS initially were sporadic, inconsistent, and not considered economically problematic. However, a pattern similar to that of central Nebraska eventually developed in the Panhandle.

In the mid-1980s, the disease began causing significant yield and sugar losses. This also coincided closely with the reduction of furrow irrigation and the rapid increase in sprinkler irrigation systems in the west.

Cercospora Alert System Growers in the Panhandle then adopted spray programs similar to those used earlier in central Nebraska. Fungicide applications were made based on the assumption that disease would increase over the growing season. In western Nebraska, it was noted that the disease did not always progress and increase in severity. Thus fungicidal treatment was not necessary every year. This observation spurred the development of the Cercospora alert system by extension plant pathologist Eric Kerr and extension climatologist Albert Weiss in the late 1980s. It predicted the likelihood of CLS outbreaks based on daily measurements of local environmental conditions (temperature and relative humidity) that might favor the disease. This forecasting technique is still viable and in use today.

Conclusions Today we are uncertain as to the specific reasons for the dramatic increase in disease pressure in the 1950s and 1980s in central and western Nebraska, respectively. However, it is interesting to note the escalation of CLS disease outbreaks in both these regions was accompanied by simultaneous increases in the utilization of sprinkler irrigation systems. Even with the more arid weather of western Nebraska, overhead irrigation can still create a humid microclimate within crop canopies that enhance environmental conditions favored by the pathogen and disease. Perhaps this explains how and why CLS became troublesome within two distinct areas of Nebraska sugar beet production after the introduction of irrigation. Nevertheless, it appears that the history of the sugar beet industry in Nebraska has been strongly guided and influenced by this single plant disease. Now you know the rest of the story.

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National Milk Chocolate Day This holiday is always celebrated on July 28 Today is National Milk Chocolate Day. This July 28 holiday is a special day for a special treat. Are you a “Chocaholic”? If you are, you look forward to each and every chocolate related holidays. There’s milk chocolate everywhere. So, this holiday is an easy one to enjoy.

There are lots of flavors of chocolate. Milk chocolate is enjoyed in candies and in baking. Milk chocolate is the favorite of millions of people. So, its only fitting that it gets its very own special national day.

Important Note: Don’t be dyslexic about this special day.

Today is a day for Milk Chocolate, not Chocolate Milk Day. But, why not wash down a milk chocolate candy, with a glass of chocolate milk!?

Lest there be any doubt about celebrating this day…….. it should be spent consuming and savoring generous amounts of your favorite milk chocolate treats.

What dreams mean Psychologists say dreams reflect our waking lives.

Although translations will vary with each individual, researchers say everybody’s dreams share some common themes.

• If you’re naked, you’re dreading an upcoming event because you feel unprepared, ashamed, or vulnerable.

• If you’re falling, it’s a subconscious response to real-life stress. However, some experts say the “stress” could be something as simple as a mid-sleep leg or arm spasm.

• If you die, it doesn’t portend death (yours or anybody else’s)–it suggests insecurity or anxiety.

• If you dream about a dead relative, you’ve come to terms with the loss.

Dream psychologists say we only dream about deceased loved ones when the grief process is complete.

• If you see a car wreck, a big undertaking in your life may feel bound for failure.

• If you’re being chased, you’re probably running away from something in real life. Being unable to run in a dream indicates feeling overwhelmed by daily pressure.

• If your teeth fall out or crumble, you’re unhappy with your physical appearance. It may also mean you’re excessively concerned about how others perceive you.

• If you’re giving birth, great change is unfolding.

Dreaming about babies indicates a desire to behave more maturely.

• If you can fly, you’ve just conquered a stressful situation. If you dream that you’re able to control where you fly, it’s a sign of confidence. Flying aimlessly suggest you’re cautiously optimistic about your success.

• If you dream about water, it represents a general sense of your emotional state. Clear water means satisfaction with work and home. Muddy water is a sign of skepticism and discontent.

• If you’re urinating, you may be expressing desire for relief from a difficult situation. Or you may really have to pee. Or you may be doing so already. ##### Always walk tall and keep your head up–unless you’re walkin’ in a cow pasture. – Texas Bix Bender

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FIRE UNIT

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7x20-ft Rectangular

Shipping Containers 40-ft High Cube Used

Horse Bale Feeders

Save hay, save time, and save money with this Hanging Bale Feeder. The bale is suspended from 3/16" chain creating minimal waste. These feeders feature a Hay Chix slow feeding hay net to provide long term health benefits for your horses.

BATTERIES

Stocking Heavy Equipment to 1/2Ton Pickup Batteries

Plus, the tombstone horse hay feeder is in stock.

10-ft Round

CATTLE HANDLING & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Cattle Guards

Feedbunks 20-ft x 38-in x 12-in (constructed with 10ga & heavy tube legs) other sizes & bottomless available

Constructed with all new material.

Cattle guard kits available

Portable Panel Trailer: $2,780

portable panels, 12-ft standard portable panels (Will latch to Winkel panels)

Heavy-Duty Hay Feeders Designed to waste less hay

Brace Rails with Purchase

Pipe Caps in various sizes

UNIVERSAL BOLT-ON GATE HINGE

$1,575

DUNNAGE

Buckhorn Centerflow Seed Boxes ESAB Wire Flux Core .045 $5.90/lb

Rectangular Tubing

0.75x1.25x11ga 20-ft lengths 100 pcs/bundle Bundle quantities only $1.12/ft

ZEE PURLIN is used as structural framework in buildings due to its lightweight and economical properties.

New HDPE Pipe: 20” OD / 16” ID | 2” thick | 50-ft length

Steel Work Benches

Shipping Containers 40-ft High Cube Used

Gopher Bait & Mouse Poison + Bait

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Pipe, Tubing (Round & Square) & Angle Iron Secondary Square Tubing Various sizes available

1.25” 14ga round tubing 1.66” 14ga round tubing

Used guardrail 2rail & 3-rail Plus, guardrail galvanized I-Beam Posts 9-ft

ATTACHMENTS Pallet Forks

Bale spears

Box Scraper

Skidsteer Light Material Buckets (Constructed with 3/16-in plate)

ZEE PURLIN

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up to 200,000-lb breaking strength

Skidsteer Plates: $178 Bale Spears: $85

They attach to 2-7/8 and bolt-on to most gates. No more welding in the field!

3-in x 4-in x 8-ft

Tow Ropes Various sizes

HeavyDuty Cable 1-3/8”

Free Standing Panels

SuperSteel / Steel Decking 36”x24’ 22ga Prime galvanized Super Steel Use for windbreaks, corrals, etc.

NEW INVENTORY

Redi Driver Classic

Fork Mount: $2,750 Center Mount: $3,400 Side Mount: $4,200

5” Galvanized Octagon Tubing (39-ft lengths)

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Bolt together fence brace | 9.5-ft Brace rail with hardware $42 | Wire gate latches for 2-7/8 posts $23.00

Continuous Fence 6-rail 1-1/4” 14ga.

20-ft long 6-rail 1.66” 14 ga 20-ft long

POST DRIVERS T-Rex Post Driver

Portable Windbreaks

FENCING

GATES POSTS All gates are constructed with 2-7/8” x 6-ft 12 & 14 ga 1.66” OD tubing 2-7/8” x 8-ft 10-ft bow gates $360 2-7/8” x 10-ft 12-ft bow gates $417 Corral gates - 6-bar 5-in galvanized 8-ft $190 octagon 9’9” 10-ft $200 posts 12-ft $220 14-ft 240 Pipe posts can 16-ft $260 be cut to length.

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24-ft Adjustable Alleyway

Rubber Tire Water Tanks 13-ft

750R: $6,800 1000E: $9,100 1500E: $11,500

Semi load quantities of used 2-3/8, 2-7/8 & 3.5” pipe available.

1”x1.5” rectangular tubing | 13-ga | 7-rail | 130-lb | 68” tall x 10’8” long | chain latch | $208

Portable Panels All panels are constructed with 12 & 14ga 1.66” OD tubing 10-ft heavy

Montana Post Driver

Slide-in Fire Fighting Unit: 325 or 225-gal tank | HeavyDuty skid frame | 100-ft of ¾” hose on Coxreel | Honda pump - 94 psi & 135 gpm | 15-ft draft hose

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BOLTS Grade 5 & Grade 8 | Metric bolt assortment with 72-hole bin $750 Diablo Metal & Wood Cutting Saw Blades 2”x27’ Ratchet Strap: $14 5/16” Grade 70 Transport Chain: 20’ @ $47 3/8” Grade 70 Transport Chain: 20’ @ $63 Lever Chain Binders 5/16-3/8”: $28.50 Ratchet Chain Binders 5/16-3/8”: $35

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